US Bridges

Ch 21(FAS 502) over Stream

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Champaign County, Illinois · At I-57 N Champaign · Structure no. 010203700000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 21(FAS 502) over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ch 21(FAS 502) over Stream in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,030 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 21(FAS 502)
CrossesStream
LocationAt I-57 N Champaign
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.18199, -88.23974
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2024)
Projected traffic3,030 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 Ch 21(FAS 502) over Stream built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 21(FAS 502) 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Ch 21(FAS 502) over Stream carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ch 21(FAS 502) over Stream?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 21(FAS 502) over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.