US Bridges

Il 73 over Stream

Good

Carroll County, Illinois · .4MI S Stephenson CO · Structure no. 008201700000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 73 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Il 73 over Stream in Carroll County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesIl 73
CrossesStream
Location.4MI S Stephenson CO
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates42.192, -89.82477
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating79.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2023)
Projected traffic2,273 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 73 over Stream built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 73 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Il 73 over Stream carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Il 73 over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Il 73 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.