US Bridges

Kickapoo-Edwards R over I-74

Poor

Peoria County, Illinois · Kickapoo Interchange · Structure no. 072005700000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kickapoo-Edwards R over I-74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kickapoo-Edwards R over I-74 in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4 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.

It carries about 6,150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,666 by 2046. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKickapoo-Edwards R
CrossesI-74
LocationKickapoo Interchange
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.77411, -89.75298
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,150 (2022)
Projected traffic6,666 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kickapoo-Edwards R over I-74 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kickapoo-Edwards R over I-74 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Kickapoo-Edwards R over I-74 carry?

About 6,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kickapoo-Edwards R over I-74?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Kickapoo-Edwards R over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.