US Bridges

TR-302 over Kickapoo Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 3.5 MI SW Downs · Structure no. 057421700000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-302 over Kickapoo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR-302 over Kickapoo Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR-302
CrossesKickapoo Creek
Location3.5 MI SW Downs
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.36719, -88.92135
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks4%
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

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-302 over Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-302 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does TR-302 over Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR-302 over Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR-302 over Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.