US Bridges

FAP 781 (ILL-33) over Stream

Poor

Crawford County, Illinois · MP 19.08 · Structure no. 017830000000000

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 781 (ILL-33) over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying FAP 781 (ILL-33) over Stream in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesFAP 781 (ILL-33)
CrossesStream
LocationMP 19.08
RouteState Highway 33
CountyCrawford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.99644, -87.60937
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic960 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 781 (ILL-33) over Stream built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 781 (ILL-33) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 781 (ILL-33) over Stream carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAP 781 (ILL-33) over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns FAP 781 (ILL-33) over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.