US Bridges

US 150 over Kickapoo Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 5.1 MI N of Leroy · Structure no. 057203400000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150 over Kickapoo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 150 over Kickapoo Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,242 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 150
CrossesKickapoo Creek
Location5.1 MI N of Leroy
RouteU.S. Route 150
Coordinates40.38856, -88.84851
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2023)
Projected traffic4,242 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 1997, making it 28 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 May 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 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns US 150 over Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.