US Bridges

Veterans Drive over Kerfoot CR

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · S1/2-34-T26NR4W · Structure no. 090603400000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,650
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Drive over Kerfoot CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Veterans Drive over Kerfoot CR in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 5 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 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,202 by 2046. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Drive
CrossesKerfoot CR
LocationS1/2-34-T26NR4W
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.66381, -89.5632
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,650 (2023)
Projected traffic5,202 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Drive over Kerfoot CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Drive over Kerfoot CR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Veterans Drive over Kerfoot CR carry?

About 4,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Drive over Kerfoot CR?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Drive over Kerfoot CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.