WB I-474 over BNSF RR - Kickapoo CR
PoorPeoria County, Illinois · S1/2 Sec 26 Kickapoo · Structure no. 072011500000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 788 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB I-474 over BNSF RR - Kickapoo CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I-474 over BNSF RR - Kickapoo CR in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,968 by 2046. The structure is 788 ft (240.2 m) long and 54 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WB I-474 over BNSF RR - Kickapoo CR built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is WB I-474 over BNSF RR - Kickapoo CR 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does WB I-474 over BNSF RR - Kickapoo CR carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is WB I-474 over BNSF RR - Kickapoo CR?
The structure is 788 ft (240.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns WB I-474 over BNSF RR - Kickapoo CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.