US Bridges

TR 252 over Little Kickapoo CR

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · Capodice RD 74 & 150 · Structure no. 057340700000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 252 over Little Kickapoo CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 252 over Little Kickapoo CR in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 252
CrossesLittle Kickapoo CR
LocationCapodice RD 74 & 150
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.43831, -88.96222
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2024)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR 252 over Little Kickapoo CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 252 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does TR 252 over Little Kickapoo CR carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is TR 252 over Little Kickapoo CR?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 252 over Little Kickapoo CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.