US Bridges

Ch 14 over Stream

Good

Gallatin County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S Old Stown · Structure no. 030309200000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 14 over Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 14 over Stream in Gallatin County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 59% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCh 14
CrossesStream
Location1.5 MI S Old Stown
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.68665, -88.16201
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks59%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 14 over Stream built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 14 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 14 over Stream carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 59% are trucks.

How long is Ch 14 over Stream?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 14 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.