US Bridges

I-74 EB over Little Kickapoo CR

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 7.6 MI E of US 51 · Structure no. 057012800000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
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, 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 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,858 by 2046. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74 EB
CrossesLittle Kickapoo CR
Location7.6 MI E of US 51
RouteInterstate 74
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.38442, -88.86359
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2023)
Projected traffic10,858 by 2046
Trucks35%
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$411,000
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.

What condition is I-74 EB over Little 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 May 2024.

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

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

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

The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-74 EB over Little Kickapoo CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.