US Bridges

EB US 150 over Illinois River & T&p RR

PoorPosted for load

Tazewell County, Illinois · NE End of Peoria · Structure no. 090007000000000

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
4,692 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB US 150 over Illinois River & T&p RR is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying EB US 150 over Illinois River & T&p RR in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 77 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,150 by 2046. The structure is 4,692 ft (1,430.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB US 150
CrossesIllinois River & T&p RR
LocationNE End of Peoria
RouteU.S. Route 150
Coordinates40.72258, -89.55402
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckClosed grating
Main spans3 (+25 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length4,692 ft (1,430.2 m)
Longest span536 ft (163.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2021)
Projected traffic15,150 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12.8 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was EB US 150 over Illinois River & T&p RR built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is EB US 150 over Illinois River & T&p RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does EB US 150 over Illinois River & T&p RR carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is EB US 150 over Illinois River & T&p RR?

The structure is 4,692 ft (1,430.2 m) long with a longest span of 536 ft (163.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns EB US 150 over Illinois River & T&p RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.