US Bridges

FAP 323(US 36) over Stream

Good

Douglas County, Illinois · 4 MI W of Newman · Structure no. 021202300000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 323(US 36) over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 323(US 36) over Stream in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,727 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAP 323(US 36)
CrossesStream
Location4 MI W of Newman
RouteU.S. Route 36
Coordinates39.79213, -88.06511
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,727 by 2046
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 323(US 36) over Stream built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 323(US 36) 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does FAP 323(US 36) over Stream carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FAP 323(US 36) over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns FAP 323(US 36) over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.