US Bridges

EB I-74 over Mackinaw River

Poor

Woodford County, Illinois · 1.26 MI E of Ill 117 · Structure no. 102000200000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
422 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB I-74 over Mackinaw River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I-74 over Mackinaw River in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 61 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,585 by 2046. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB I-74
CrossesMackinaw River
Location1.26 MI E of Ill 117
RouteInterstate 74
Coordinates40.61494, -89.25312
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length422 ft (128.6 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2023)
Projected traffic13,585 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was EB I-74 over Mackinaw River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is EB I-74 over Mackinaw River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does EB I-74 over Mackinaw River carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is EB I-74 over Mackinaw River?

The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns EB I-74 over Mackinaw River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.