US Bridges

FAP 776/IL 242 over Stream

Fair

Hamilton County, Illinois · 5.5 MI S Wayne CO Li · Structure no. 033200800000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 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 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

CarriesFAP 776/IL 242
CrossesStream
Location5.5 MI S Wayne CO Li
RouteState Highway 242
Coordinates38.17625, -88.53866
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 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 closed—
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 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FAP 776/IL 242 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.