US Bridges

Ch 18 Buckingham R over Stream

Good

Ford County, Illinois · 1600E 4000N · Structure no. 027346100000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 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 concrete slab carrying Ch 18 Buckingham R over Stream in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 18 Buckingham R
CrossesStream
Location1600E 4000N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.98223, -88.16981
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ch 18 Buckingham R over Stream built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 18 Buckingham R 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 April 2024.

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 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 18 Buckingham R over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.