US Bridges

US 45 Il 121(FA 82 over Kickapoo Creek

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · S Edge Mattoon · Structure no. 015002500000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 Il 121(FA 82 over Kickapoo Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 45 Il 121(FA 82 over Kickapoo Creek in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 85 years old, older 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,282 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 74 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 45 Il 121(FA 82
CrossesKickapoo Creek
LocationS Edge Mattoon
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.46851, -88.37652
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2023)
Projected traffic8,282 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 45 Il 121(FA 82 over Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US 45 Il 121(FA 82 over Kickapoo Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 45 Il 121(FA 82 over Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 45 Il 121(FA 82 over Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 45 Il 121(FA 82 over Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.