Switzer Road over Br.Of Kickapoo Creek
PoorPeoria County, Illinois · ELINENE1/4 4T9NR6E · Structure no. 072511100000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 119 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Switzer Road over Br.Of Kickapoo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Switzer Road over Br.Of Kickapoo Creek in Peoria County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Switzer Road over Br.Of Kickapoo Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Switzer Road over Br.Of Kickapoo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Switzer Road over Br.Of Kickapoo Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Switzer Road over Br.Of Kickapoo Creek?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Switzer Road over Br.Of Kickapoo Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.