US Bridges

Ch 22(FAS 515) over Stream

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · 2 MI N of Penfield · Structure no. 010023000000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 22(FAS 515) over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 22(FAS 515) over Stream in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 22(FAS 515)
CrossesStream
Location2 MI N of Penfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.3304, -87.94963
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 22(FAS 515) over Stream built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 22(FAS 515) 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Ch 22(FAS 515) over Stream carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ch 22(FAS 515) over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Ch 22(FAS 515) over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.