US Bridges

I-74 over US150 & Bike Path

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · .5 MI W Morton Inter · Structure no. 090016900000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 over US150 & Bike Path is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 over US150 & Bike Path 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 5 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,664 by 2046. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74
CrossesUS150 & Bike Path
Location.5 MI W Morton Inter
RouteInterstate 74
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.62177, -89.47348
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.4 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2023)
Projected traffic26,664 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure6
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-74 over US150 & Bike Path built?

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

What condition is I-74 over US150 & Bike Path 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-74 over US150 & Bike Path carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-74 over US150 & Bike Path?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 over US150 & Bike Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.