US Bridges

I-74 over Kickapoo CR Trib

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · 0.2MI W Koerner RD · Structure no. 072200000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-74 over Kickapoo CR Trib is a steel culvert carrying I-74 over Kickapoo CR Trib in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 21,100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,705 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-74
CrossesKickapoo CR Trib
Location0.2MI W Koerner RD
RouteInterstate 74
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.74941, -89.69107
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,100 (2023)
Projected traffic20,705 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$107,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-74 over Kickapoo CR Trib built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-74 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-74 over Kickapoo CR Trib carry?

About 21,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-74 over Kickapoo CR Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns I-74 over Kickapoo CR Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.