US Bridges

FAP 323(US 36) over Stream

Good

Edgar County, Illinois · 1 MI E of Il 49 · Structure no. 023002700000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 323(US 36) over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAP 323(US 36) over Stream in Edgar 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 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesFAP 323(US 36)
CrossesStream
Location1 MI E of Il 49
RouteU.S. Route 36
Coordinates39.79241, -87.92093
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2023)
Projected traffic1,465 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 1989, making it 36 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 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 323(US 36) over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.