US Bridges

EB I-74 over Diversion Channel

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · 7/8 MI W of Ill 116 · Structure no. 090000300000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
312 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB I-74 over Diversion Channel is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I-74 over Diversion Channel in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 66 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,311 by 2046. The structure is 312 ft (95 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEB I-74
CrossesDiversion Channel
Location7/8 MI W of Ill 116
RouteInterstate 74
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.678, -89.57933
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length312 ft (95 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (2023)
Projected traffic26,311 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was EB I-74 over Diversion Channel built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is EB I-74 over Diversion Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does EB I-74 over Diversion Channel carry?

About 28,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is EB I-74 over Diversion Channel?

The structure is 312 ft (95 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns EB I-74 over Diversion Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.