US Bridges

FAU 6370 Ch 28 over Kickapoo Creek

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 4.0 MI N Downs · Structure no. 057542200000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6370 Ch 28 over Kickapoo Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAU 6370 Ch 28 over Kickapoo Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,768 by 2046. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 6370 Ch 28
CrossesKickapoo Creek
Location4.0 MI N Downs
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.45827, -88.87842
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2024)
Projected traffic1,768 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 6370 Ch 28 over Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 6370 Ch 28 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 6370 Ch 28 over Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6370 Ch 28 over Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6370 Ch 28 over Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.