Ill 78 over Kickapoo Creek Trib
PoorPeoria County, Illinois · 2.1 M N of Ill 116 · Structure no. 072016000000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 78 over Kickapoo Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 78 over Kickapoo Creek Trib in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,768 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ill 78 over Kickapoo Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 78 over Kickapoo Creek Trib 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 78 over Kickapoo Creek Trib carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ill 78 over Kickapoo Creek Trib?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 78 over Kickapoo Creek Trib?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.