US Bridges

Buchanan ST over Kickapoo CR

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 0.4 MI Nne 136 & 51 · Structure no. 057720200000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buchanan ST over Kickapoo CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Buchanan ST over Kickapoo CR in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBuchanan ST
CrossesKickapoo CR
Location0.4 MI Nne 136 & 51
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.31831, -88.97781
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2024)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Buchanan ST over Kickapoo CR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buchanan ST over Kickapoo CR 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 2022.

How much traffic does Buchanan ST over Kickapoo CR carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Buchanan ST over Kickapoo CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Buchanan ST over Kickapoo CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.