US Bridges

I-74 WB over Kickapoo CR

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 5.93 MI E of US 51 · Structure no. 057012600000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 WB over Kickapoo CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-74 WB over Kickapoo CR in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,242 by 2046. The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74 WB
CrossesKickapoo CR
Location5.93 MI E of US 51
RouteInterstate 74
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.3966, -88.89214
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating86.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 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 traffic9,242 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$725,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-74 WB over Kickapoo CR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I-74 WB over Kickapoo CR 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 April 2023.

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

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

How long is I-74 WB over Kickapoo CR?

The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 WB over Kickapoo CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.