US Bridges

Il 26 FAS 2245 over Stream

Fair

Bureau County, Illinois · 1 MI SE FAI 180 · Structure no. 006200200000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 26 FAS 2245 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Il 26 FAS 2245 over Stream in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 26 FAS 2245
CrossesStream
Location1 MI SE FAI 180
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBureau County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.31252, -89.38129
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2021)
Projected traffic631 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Il 26 FAS 2245 over Stream built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 26 FAS 2245 over Stream 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Il 26 FAS 2245 over Stream carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Il 26 FAS 2245 over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Il 26 FAS 2245 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.