US Bridges

Ill 54 over Stream

Good

Ford County, Illinois · 5.8 Ml N of Il 9 · Structure no. 027200800000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 54 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Ill 54 over Stream in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesIll 54
CrossesStream
Location5.8 Ml N of Il 9
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates40.52223, -88.30665
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2023)
Projected traffic1,465 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Ill 54 over Stream built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 54 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does Ill 54 over Stream carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ill 54 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 54 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.