US Bridges

FAP 824(US 45) over Stream

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N of Humboldt · Structure no. 015007200000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 824(US 45) over Stream is a concrete slab carrying FAP 824(US 45) over Stream in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,424 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 824(US 45)
CrossesStream
Location1.5 MI N of Humboldt
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.63086, -88.31724
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,424 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 824(US 45) over Stream built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 824(US 45) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 824(US 45) over Stream carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 824(US 45) over Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 824(US 45) over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.