US Bridges

US 150 over Kickapoo Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 1.6 M S Bus. 55 · Structure no. 057022400000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150 over Kickapoo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 150 over Kickapoo Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 4,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,192 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS 150
CrossesKickapoo Creek
Location1.6 M S Bus. 55
RouteU.S. Route 150
Coordinates40.44527, -88.95016
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2023)
Projected traffic4,192 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 150 over Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 150 over Kickapoo Creek 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does US 150 over Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 150 over Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 150 over Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.