US Bridges

EB I-74 over Kickapoo Creek

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · 3 MI W of Kickapoo · Structure no. 072007900000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
308 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB I-74 over Kickapoo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I-74 over Kickapoo Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,444 by 2046. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEB I-74
CrossesKickapoo Creek
Location3 MI W of Kickapoo
RouteInterstate 74
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.79551, -89.80476
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2023)
Projected traffic9,444 by 2046
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was EB I-74 over Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB I-74 over Kickapoo Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does EB I-74 over Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is EB I-74 over Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns EB I-74 over Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.