US Bridges

Wiley RD over W Br Kickapoo Creek

Fair

Peoria County, Illinois · NE1/4 18 Elmwood Twp · Structure no. 072304300000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wiley RD over W Br Kickapoo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wiley RD over W Br Kickapoo Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2046. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWiley RD
CrossesW Br Kickapoo Creek
LocationNE1/4 18 Elmwood Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.76931, -89.96731
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2022)
Projected traffic631 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$653,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wiley RD over W Br Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wiley RD over W Br 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wiley RD over W Br Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wiley RD over W Br Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wiley RD over W Br Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.