Ill 78 over Spoon River

Poor Condition99 years old2,450 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyPeoria
Location3 Mi N Of Laura
CarriesIll 78
CrossesSpoon River
Coordinates40.96550, -89.92733

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck3 (Serious)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length369.1 ft (112.5 m)
Max Span101.0 ft (30.8 m)
Deck Width43.0 ft (13.1 m)
Deck Area1473.8 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1927 (reconstructed 1981)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,450 (2023)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number072003100000000

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