Bob Michel Bridge, Road bridge in Peoria County, Illinois, US
The Bob Michel Bridge extends 2,365 feet across the Illinois River with a width of 62 feet and a clearance of 65.9 feet below.
The 1993 construction replaced the Franklin Street Bridge from 1913, marking a significant upgrade in the regional transportation infrastructure at a cost of 60 million dollars.
The bridge bears the name of Robert H. Michel, who represented the Peoria area in Congress from 1957 to 1995 and served as House Minority Leader.
The structure carries Illinois Route 40 and accommodates 18,600 vehicles daily, connecting East Peoria's commercial center to downtown Peoria's Civic Center.
Among all river crossings in the Peoria area, this bridge stands as the only one specifically designed to serve both pedestrians and cyclists.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1993
Official opening: 1993
GPS coordinates: 40.68450,-89.59190
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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