US Bridges

FAI-70 over Stream

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 1 MI W Brownstown in · Structure no. 026200200000000

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-70 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying FAI-70 over Stream in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 77 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.

It carries about 22,700 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,500 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI-70
CrossesStream
Location1 MI W Brownstown in
RouteInterstate 70
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.97473, -89.02126
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,700 (2023)
Projected traffic25,500 by 2046
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI-70 over Stream built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is FAI-70 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAI-70 over Stream carry?

About 22,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is FAI-70 over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns FAI-70 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.