US Bridges

FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Stream

Fair

Edwards County, Illinois · 2 MI E Albion · Structure no. 024200500000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Stream in Edwards County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-825 (ILL-15)
CrossesStream
Location2 MI E Albion
RouteState Highway 15
CountyEdwards County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.3797, -88.0182
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Stream built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-825 (ILL-15) 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Stream carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.