US Bridges

Veterans Pkwy (il over Lick CR Tributary

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · .5M N Mansion Rd. · Structure no. 084201800000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Pkwy (il over Lick CR Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Veterans Pkwy (il over Lick CR Tributary in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 22,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,355 by 2021. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesVeterans Pkwy (il
CrossesLick CR Tributary
Location.5M N Mansion Rd.
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates39.70556, -89.70507
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,300 (2023)
Projected traffic23,355 by 2021
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Veterans Pkwy (il over Lick CR Tributary built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Pkwy (il over Lick CR Tributary 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 Veterans Pkwy (il over Lick CR Tributary carry?

About 22,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Pkwy (il over Lick CR Tributary?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Veterans Pkwy (il over Lick CR Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.