WB I-74 over Kickapoo Creek
FairPeoria County, Illinois · 3 MI W of Kickapoo · Structure no. 072008000000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 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
WB I-74 over Kickapoo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WB I-74 over Kickapoo Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is WB 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does WB I-74 over Kickapoo Creek carry?
About 9,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is WB 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 WB I-74 over Kickapoo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.