US Bridges

WB I-74 over Altorfer ST

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · .25 MI W of Ill 116 · Structure no. 090015900000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB I-74 over Altorfer ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I-74 over Altorfer ST in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,311 by 2046. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB I-74
CrossesAltorfer ST
Location.25 MI W of Ill 116
RouteInterstate 74
Coordinates40.67216, -89.57516
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 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
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 Altorfer ST built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB I-74 over Altorfer ST 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 WB I-74 over Altorfer ST carry?

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

How long is WB I-74 over Altorfer ST?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns WB I-74 over Altorfer ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.