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CH-22 Akron Road over Br Kickapoo Creek

Good

Peoria County, Illinois · NE1/4 35 Akron Twp · Structure no. 072315700000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-22 Akron Road over Br Kickapoo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CH-22 Akron Road over Br Kickapoo Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCH-22 Akron Road
CrossesBr Kickapoo Creek
LocationNE1/4 35 Akron Twp
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPeoria County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.90108, -89.66435
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2022)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CH-22 Akron Road over Br Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH-22 Akron Road over Br Kickapoo Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CH-22 Akron Road over Br Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CH-22 Akron Road over Br Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CH-22 Akron Road over Br Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.