US Bridges

Ch 19 over Stream

Poor

Champaign County, Illinois · 0.8 MI N Sadorus · Structure no. 010405700000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 19 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 19 over Stream in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 625 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesCh 19
CrossesStream
Location0.8 MI N Sadorus
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.9745, -88.3493
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2021)
Projected traffic631 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 19 over Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 19 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 19 over Stream carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ch 19 over Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 19 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.