US Bridges

I-70 over Stream

Good

Effingham County, Illinois · MP 103.43 · Structure no. 025830500000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying I-70 over Stream in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,900 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 173 ft wide.

CarriesI-70
CrossesStream
LocationMP 103.43
RouteInterstate 70
Coordinates39.16364, -88.41426
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2021)
Projected traffic12,900 by 2032
Trucks58%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-70 over Stream built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 over Stream carry?

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.

How long is I-70 over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.