I-74 (eb) over NS Railway & Madden Cree
GoodPiatt County, Illinois · .5 MI W Mansfield · Structure no. 074004200000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 237 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-74 (eb) over NS Railway & Madden Cree is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 (eb) over NS Railway & Madden Cree in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,750 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,565 by 2046. The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-74 (eb) over NS Railway & Madden Cree built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-74 (eb) over NS Railway & Madden Cree 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does I-74 (eb) over NS Railway & Madden Cree carry?
About 10,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is I-74 (eb) over NS Railway & Madden Cree?
The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-74 (eb) over NS Railway & Madden Cree?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.