US Bridges

FAI-70 over Stream

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · SE of ST Elmo · Structure no. 026201300000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,900
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 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 23,900 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,786 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI-70
CrossesStream
LocationSE of ST Elmo
RouteInterstate 70
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.01828, -88.8327
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,900 (2023)
Projected traffic24,786 by 2046
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAI-70 over Stream carry?

About 23,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is FAI-70 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns FAI-70 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.