US Bridges

Argo Fay Road over Stream

Poor

Carroll County, Illinois · 1.3 MI E JCT Ill 84 · Structure no. 008200500000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Argo Fay Road over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Argo Fay Road over Stream in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,374 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesArgo Fay Road
CrossesStream
Location1.3 MI E JCT Ill 84
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCarroll County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.95946, -90.07431
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2023)
Projected traffic2,374 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Argo Fay Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Argo Fay Road over Stream 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Argo Fay Road over Stream carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Argo Fay Road over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Argo Fay Road over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.