US Bridges

Ill 8 over Kickapoo Creek

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · .5 MI W of Edwards · Structure no. 072022900000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
360 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 8 over Kickapoo Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 8 over Kickapoo Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 360 ft (109.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 8
CrossesKickapoo Creek
Location.5 MI W of Edwards
RouteState Highway 8
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.74518, -89.75819
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length360 ft (109.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 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 closed8.7 mi (14 km)
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 Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 8 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 8 over Kickapoo Creek carry?

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

How long is Ill 8 over Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 8 over Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.