EB I-74 over N Main Street
PoorTazewell County, Illinois · N Main ST in Morton · Structure no. 090001900000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
EB I-74 over N Main Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I-74 over N Main Street in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 65 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,969 by 2046. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was EB I-74 over N Main Street built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is EB I-74 over N Main Street in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does EB I-74 over N Main Street carry?
About 13,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is EB I-74 over N Main Street?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns EB I-74 over N Main Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.