US Bridges

WB I-74 over N Main Street

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · N Main ST in Morton · Structure no. 090002000000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
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

WB I-74 over N Main Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 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).

CarriesWB I-74
CrossesN Main Street
LocationN Main ST in Morton
RouteInterstate 74
Coordinates40.62112, -89.45041
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,100 (2023)
Projected traffic11,969 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was WB 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 WB I-74 over N Main Street 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does WB I-74 over N Main Street carry?

About 13,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is WB 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 WB I-74 over N Main Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.