US Bridges

FAU-6431 (CH-29) over Kickapoo Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 2 MI W of Downs · Structure no. 057422900000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU-6431 (CH-29) over Kickapoo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU-6431 (CH-29) over Kickapoo Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2046. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU-6431 (CH-29)
CrossesKickapoo Creek
Location2 MI W of Downs
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.3869, -88.901
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length153 ft (46.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2024)
Projected traffic783 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 FAU-6431 (CH-29) over Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU-6431 (CH-29) 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 FAU-6431 (CH-29) over Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAU-6431 (CH-29) over Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAU-6431 (CH-29) over Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.