US Bridges

Joslynn ST over Br Kickapoo CR

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · Heyworth NW Section · Structure no. 057559900000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
775
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joslynn ST over Br Kickapoo CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Joslynn ST over Br Kickapoo CR in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJoslynn ST
CrossesBr Kickapoo CR
LocationHeyworth NW Section
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.31783, -88.97251
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2024)
Projected traffic808 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 Joslynn ST over Br Kickapoo CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joslynn ST over Br Kickapoo CR 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 Joslynn ST over Br Kickapoo CR carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Joslynn ST over Br Kickapoo CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Joslynn ST over Br Kickapoo CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.