US Bridges

FAU 7110(TR 173) over Stream

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · NE Edge of Urbana · Structure no. 010406100000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7110(TR 173) over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 7110(TR 173) over Stream in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,081 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAU 7110(TR 173)
CrossesStream
LocationNE Edge of Urbana
Coordinates40.12816, -88.18673
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2021)
Projected traffic3,081 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 FAU 7110(TR 173) over Stream built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7110(TR 173) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 7110(TR 173) over Stream carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7110(TR 173) over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7110(TR 173) over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.