US Bridges

Ramp H-4 to WB I-7 over I-74

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · East Peoria · Structure no. 090015200000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp H-4 to WB I-7 over I-74 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp H-4 to WB I-7 over I-74 in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,626 by 2046. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp H-4 to WB I-7
CrossesI-74
LocationEast Peoria
RouteState Highway 40
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.68022, -89.58138
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2021)
Projected traffic2,626 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp H-4 to WB I-7 over I-74 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp H-4 to WB I-7 over I-74 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp H-4 to WB I-7 over I-74 carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp H-4 to WB I-7 over I-74?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp H-4 to WB I-7 over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.