Ill 116 over BNSF & UPRR Kickapoo
PoorPosted for loadPeoria County, Illinois · Harmon Highway · Structure no. 072003700000000
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 638 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 116 over BNSF & UPRR Kickapoo is a steel truss - deck carrying Ill 116 over BNSF & UPRR Kickapoo in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 90 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,323 by 2046. The structure is 638 ft (194.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 116 over BNSF & UPRR Kickapoo built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Ill 116 over BNSF & UPRR Kickapoo in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 116 over BNSF & UPRR Kickapoo carry?
About 8,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ill 116 over BNSF & UPRR Kickapoo?
The structure is 638 ft (194.5 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 116 over BNSF & UPRR Kickapoo?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.