Nicholson RD over Kickapoo Ck
FairLogan County, Illinois · 3 MI N Lincoln · Structure no. 054300300000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 499 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nicholson RD over Kickapoo Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nicholson RD over Kickapoo Ck in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 55 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2046. The structure is 499 ft (152.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nicholson RD over Kickapoo Ck built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Nicholson RD over Kickapoo Ck 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 Nicholson RD over Kickapoo Ck carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Nicholson RD over Kickapoo Ck?
The structure is 499 ft (152.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Nicholson RD over Kickapoo Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.