US Bridges

FAS 685(CH 15) over Stream

Good

Edgar County, Illinois · .5 MI N Bell Ridge · Structure no. 023327300000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 685(CH 15) over Stream is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 685(CH 15) over Stream in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS 685(CH 15)
CrossesStream
Location.5 MI N Bell Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.51028, -87.75954
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 FAS 685(CH 15) over Stream built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 685(CH 15) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 685(CH 15) over Stream carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAS 685(CH 15) over Stream?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 685(CH 15) over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.