US Bridges

FAS 489 Ch 21 over Br Kickapoo Crk

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 2.5 MI SW Ellsworth · Structure no. 057410600000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 489 Ch 21 over Br Kickapoo Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 489 Ch 21 over Br Kickapoo Crk in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 489 Ch 21
CrossesBr Kickapoo Crk
Location2.5 MI SW Ellsworth
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.43595, -88.76426
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2024)
Projected traffic1,414 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 FAS 489 Ch 21 over Br Kickapoo Crk built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 489 Ch 21 over Br Kickapoo Crk 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 489 Ch 21 over Br Kickapoo Crk carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 489 Ch 21 over Br Kickapoo Crk?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 489 Ch 21 over Br Kickapoo Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.