US Bridges

I-74 EB over Little Kickapoo CR

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 1.1 MI E of US 51 · Structure no. 057012000000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 EB over Little Kickapoo CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 EB over Little Kickapoo CR in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 57 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,550 by 2046. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-74 EB
CrossesLittle Kickapoo CR
Location1.1 MI E of US 51
RouteInterstate 74
Coordinates40.43406, -88.96931
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2023)
Projected traffic9,550 by 2046
Trucks38%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-74 EB over Little Kickapoo CR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I-74 EB over Little Kickapoo CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I-74 EB over Little Kickapoo CR carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I-74 EB over Little Kickapoo CR?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 EB over Little Kickapoo CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.