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FAS 483(CH 17) over Stream

Good

De Witt County, Illinois · 5.5 MI S Waynesville · Structure no. 020316600000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2020
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 483(CH 17) over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 483(CH 17) over Stream in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 483(CH 17)
CrossesStream
Location5.5 MI S Waynesville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDe Witt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.1669, -89.12484
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks46%
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

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 FAS 483(CH 17) over Stream built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 483(CH 17) 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 April 2020.

How much traffic does FAS 483(CH 17) over Stream carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is FAS 483(CH 17) over Stream?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 483(CH 17) over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.