US Bridges

Ch 20(FAS 686) over Stream

Fair

Edgar County, Illinois · 3.8 MI S Grandview · Structure no. 023324800000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 20(FAS 686) over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 20(FAS 686) over Stream in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 20(FAS 686)
CrossesStream
Location3.8 MI S Grandview
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEdgar County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.48532, -87.84889
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2021)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 20(FAS 686) over Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 20(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 20(FAS 686) over Stream carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ch 20(FAS 686) over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 20(FAS 686) over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.