US Bridges

Ch 27 over Little Kickapoo CR

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 0.5 Mile S Downs · Structure no. 057421900000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 27 over Little Kickapoo CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ch 27 over Little Kickapoo CR in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2046. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 27
CrossesLittle Kickapoo CR
Location0.5 Mile S Downs
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.38609, -88.86936
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2024)
Projected traffic581 by 2046
Trucks18%
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 27 over Little Kickapoo CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 27 over Little Kickapoo CR 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Ch 27 over Little Kickapoo CR carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ch 27 over Little Kickapoo CR?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 27 over Little Kickapoo CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.