US Bridges

FAS 670(CH 26) over Stream

Good

Douglas County, Illinois · 2.5 MI SW Chestervll · Structure no. 021452900000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 670(CH 26) over Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 670(CH 26) over Stream in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 670(CH 26)
CrossesStream
Location2.5 MI SW Chestervll
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.66996, -88.41444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2022)
Projected traffic253 by 2046
Trucks13%
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 670(CH 26) over Stream built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 670(CH 26) 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 670(CH 26) over Stream carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAS 670(CH 26) over Stream?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 670(CH 26) over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.