US Bridges

Ch 30 over Little Kickapoo CR

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 1.0 MI SE 51 & 74 · Structure no. 057342300000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
825
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 30 over Little Kickapoo CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ch 30 over Little Kickapoo CR in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 825 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 30
CrossesLittle Kickapoo CR
Location1.0 MI SE 51 & 74
Coordinates40.42976, -88.97001
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2024)
Projected traffic707 by 2046
Trucks17%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 30 over Little Kickapoo CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 30 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 30 over Little Kickapoo CR carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ch 30 over Little Kickapoo CR?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 30 over Little Kickapoo CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.