US Bridges

Ch 20 (fas 533) over Stream

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · 7.5 MI E Mahomet · Structure no. 010405800000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 20 (fas 533) over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 20 (fas 533) 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 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCh 20 (fas 533)
CrossesStream
Location7.5 MI E Mahomet
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.18569, -88.26411
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 20 (fas 533) over Stream built?

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

What condition is Ch 20 (fas 533) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 20 (fas 533) over Stream carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ch 20 (fas 533) over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 20 (fas 533) over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.