TR 278 over Kickapoo Creek
GoodMcLean County, Illinois · 3.2 MI NE Heyworth · Structure no. 057552300000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 119 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 278 over Kickapoo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 278 over Kickapoo Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 278 over Kickapoo Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 278 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does TR 278 over Kickapoo Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is TR 278 over Kickapoo Creek?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 278 over Kickapoo Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.