US Bridges

FAP 776/IL 242 over Stream

Fair

Hamilton County, Illinois · 4.3 MI S Wayne CO Li · Structure no. 033200700000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 776/IL 242 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 776/IL 242 over Stream in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 776/IL 242
CrossesStream
Location4.3 MI S Wayne CO Li
RouteState Highway 242
CountyHamilton County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.19353, -88.53854
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2023)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 FAP 776/IL 242 over Stream built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 776/IL 242 over Stream 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP 776/IL 242 over Stream carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FAP 776/IL 242 over Stream?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FAP 776/IL 242 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.