US Bridges

FAP 709 (us 136) over Stream

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · 2 MI E of Rantoul · Structure no. 010201900000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 709 (us 136) over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 709 (us 136) over Stream in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,636 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 709 (us 136)
CrossesStream
Location2 MI E of Rantoul
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.31248, -88.08189
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2023)
Projected traffic3,636 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 FAP 709 (us 136) over Stream built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 709 (us 136) 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 FAP 709 (us 136) over Stream carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 709 (us 136) over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 709 (us 136) over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.