US Bridges

FAS-2720 over Stream

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · N I-70 Int - ST Elmo · Structure no. 026200700000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-2720 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying FAS-2720 over Stream in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,397 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-2720
CrossesStream
LocationN I-70 Int - ST Elmo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.01592, -88.85732
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2023)
Projected traffic2,397 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FAS-2720 over Stream built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-2720 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-2720 over Stream carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS-2720 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns FAS-2720 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.