US Bridges

TR 146 over Kickapoo Creek

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 5.0 MI Ese Mclean · Structure no. 057451300000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 146 over Kickapoo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 146 over Kickapoo Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR 146
CrossesKickapoo Creek
Location5.0 MI Ese Mclean
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.28943, -89.05913
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 146 over Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 146 over Kickapoo Creek 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 TR 146 over Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 146 over Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 146 over Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.