US Bridges

Nebraska Ave. over Dry Run Creek

Good

Peoria County, Illinois · 1/4 Mi. N. of I-74 · Structure no. 072601200000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,950
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nebraska Ave. over Dry Run Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nebraska Ave. over Dry Run Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,848 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNebraska Ave.
CrossesDry Run Creek
Location1/4 Mi. N. of I-74
Coordinates40.71045, -89.60084
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,950 (2022)
Projected traffic4,848 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nebraska Ave. over Dry Run Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nebraska Ave. over Dry Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2021.

How much traffic does Nebraska Ave. over Dry Run Creek carry?

About 3,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nebraska Ave. over Dry Run Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Nebraska Ave. over Dry Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.