US Bridges

Ill 8 over Kickapoo Cr. Trib.

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · W. Edge of Edwards · Structure no. 072016600000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 8 over Kickapoo Cr. Trib. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 8 over Kickapoo Cr. Trib. in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,828 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIll 8
CrossesKickapoo Cr. Trib.
LocationW. Edge of Edwards
RouteState Highway 8
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.74539, -89.75231
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2021)
Projected traffic2,828 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 8 over Kickapoo Cr. Trib. built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 8 over Kickapoo Cr. Trib. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 8 over Kickapoo Cr. Trib. carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ill 8 over Kickapoo Cr. Trib.?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 8 over Kickapoo Cr. Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.