US Bridges

TR 342 over Br Kickapoo Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 4.5 MI N Downs · Structure no. 057542600000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 342 over Br Kickapoo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 342 over Br Kickapoo Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 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, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR 342
CrossesBr Kickapoo Creek
Location4.5 MI N Downs
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.46771, -88.86373
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
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

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 TR 342 over Br Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 342 over Br 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 2024.

How much traffic does TR 342 over Br Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is TR 342 over Br Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 342 over Br Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.