US Bridges

WB I-74 Rp L-4 over E Washington Taylor

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · Ill 8 Inter E Peoria · Structure no. 090016300000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB I-74 Rp L-4 over E Washington Taylor is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I-74 Rp L-4 over E Washington Taylor 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 21,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,342 by 2046. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB I-74 Rp L-4
CrossesE Washington Taylor
LocationIll 8 Inter E Peoria
RouteInterstate 74
Coordinates40.66377, -89.56903
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,050 (2023)
Projected traffic19,342 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WB I-74 Rp L-4 over E Washington Taylor built?

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

What condition is WB I-74 Rp L-4 over E Washington Taylor 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 Rp L-4 over E Washington Taylor carry?

About 21,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is WB I-74 Rp L-4 over E Washington Taylor?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns WB I-74 Rp L-4 over E Washington Taylor?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.