FAS-1680 (CH-16) over Stream
PoorPosted for loadEdgar County, Illinois · 3.5M S IL-16 · Structure no. 023322000000000
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-1680 (CH-16) over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-1680 (CH-16) over Stream in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-1680 (CH-16) over Stream built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-1680 (CH-16) over Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does FAS-1680 (CH-16) over Stream carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAS-1680 (CH-16) over Stream?
The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-1680 (CH-16) over Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.