US Bridges

FAS 518 (ch 22) over Stream

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · 3.5 MI S of Royal · Structure no. 010009500000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 518 (ch 22) over Stream is a concrete slab carrying FAS 518 (ch 22) over Stream in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 518 (ch 22)
CrossesStream
Location3.5 MI S of Royal
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.14202, -87.95983
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 FAS 518 (ch 22) over Stream built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 518 (ch 22) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 518 (ch 22) over Stream carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 518 (ch 22) over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 518 (ch 22) over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.