US Bridges

Il 78 over Stream

Good

Carroll County, Illinois · N. Edge of Mt Carrol · Structure no. 008201100000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 78 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Il 78 over Stream in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesIl 78
CrossesStream
LocationN. Edge of Mt Carrol
RouteState Highway 78
Coordinates42.10889, -89.98176
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 78 over Stream built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 78 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does Il 78 over Stream carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Il 78 over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Il 78 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.