US Bridges

Blairsville RD over Stream

Good

Hamilton County, Illinois · Next to Il 242 · Structure no. 033200900000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blairsville RD over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Blairsville RD over Stream in Hamilton County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBlairsville RD
CrossesStream
LocationNext to Il 242
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.15424, -88.53839
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2046
Trucks23%
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

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 Blairsville RD over Stream built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blairsville RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Blairsville RD over Stream carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Blairsville RD over Stream?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Blairsville RD over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.