US Bridges

I-74WB&EB over Ch 22 Jefferson ST

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · 0.2 MI W. of US 150 · Structure no. 090016700000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74WB&EB over Ch 22 Jefferson ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74WB&EB over Ch 22 Jefferson ST in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,332 by 2046. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74WB&EB
CrossesCh 22 Jefferson ST
Location0.2 MI W. of US 150
RouteInterstate 74
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.62133, -89.47737
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 inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.5 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2023)
Projected traffic13,332 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-74WB&EB over Ch 22 Jefferson ST built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-74WB&EB over Ch 22 Jefferson 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-74WB&EB over Ch 22 Jefferson ST carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-74WB&EB over Ch 22 Jefferson ST?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns I-74WB&EB over Ch 22 Jefferson ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.