US Bridges

FAI 70/FR 2442 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Illinois · SE of ST Elmo · Structure no. 026002500000000

Built
1899
126 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 70/FR 2442 over Stream is a steel truss - thru carrying FAI 70/FR 2442 over Stream in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1899, so it is 126 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAI 70/FR 2442
CrossesStream
LocationSE of ST Elmo
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.01888, -88.83403
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$101,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI 70/FR 2442 over Stream built?

It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI 70/FR 2442 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 FAI 70/FR 2442 over Stream carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAI 70/FR 2442 over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 70/FR 2442 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.