US Bridges

Ch 8(FAS 679) over Stream

Fair

Edgar County, Illinois · 3 MI W of ST Bernice · Structure no. 023324100000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 8(FAS 679) over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 8(FAS 679) 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 8(FAS 679)
CrossesStream
Location3 MI W of ST Bernice
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEdgar County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.71599, -87.57242
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 8(FAS 679) over Stream built?

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

What condition is Ch 8(FAS 679) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 8(FAS 679) over Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Ch 8(FAS 679) over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 8(FAS 679) over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.