US Bridges

Ch 11(FAS 686) over Stream

Fair

Edgar County, Illinois · 1 MI N of Dudley · Structure no. 023321100000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 11(FAS 686) over Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying Ch 11(FAS 686) over Stream in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 11(FAS 686)
CrossesStream
Location1 MI N of Dudley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEdgar County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.59402, -87.84767
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2019)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Ch 11(FAS 686) over Stream built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 11(FAS 686) over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 11(FAS 686) over Stream carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Ch 11(FAS 686) over Stream?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 11(FAS 686) over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.