Ch 18 Buckingham R over Stream
PoorFord County, Illinois · 3630N 1600E · Structure no. 027302800000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 18 Buckingham R over Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 18 Buckingham R over Stream in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 18 Buckingham R over Stream built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 18 Buckingham R over Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 18 Buckingham R over Stream carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.
How long is Ch 18 Buckingham R over Stream?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 18 Buckingham R over Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.