US Bridges

Ill 14 over Stream W Hamilton CO

Fair

Franklin County, Illinois · 4 MI W Hamilton CO · Structure no. 028002800000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 14 over Stream W Hamilton CO is a concrete tee beam carrying Ill 14 over Stream W Hamilton CO in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesIll 14
CrossesStream W Hamilton CO
Location4 MI W Hamilton CO
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates38.06034, -88.77681
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 km)
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 14 over Stream W Hamilton CO built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 14 over Stream W Hamilton CO 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 Ill 14 over Stream W Hamilton CO carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ill 14 over Stream W Hamilton CO?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 14 over Stream W Hamilton CO?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.