US Bridges

FAS1346 CH5 Lehigh over Stream

Good

Ford County, Illinois · 1570E 100N · Structure no. 027344100000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS1346 CH5 Lehigh over Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS1346 CH5 Lehigh over Stream in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS1346 CH5 Lehigh
CrossesStream
Location1570E 100N
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.41464, -88.16185
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAS1346 CH5 Lehigh over Stream built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS1346 CH5 Lehigh 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS1346 CH5 Lehigh over Stream carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is FAS1346 CH5 Lehigh over Stream?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS1346 CH5 Lehigh over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.