US Bridges

Ill 146 over Stream

Good

Hardin County, Illinois · 1.7M N of E-Town · Structure no. 035200200000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 146 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 146 over Stream in Hardin County, Illinois. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesIll 146
CrossesStream
Location1.7M N of E-Town
RouteState Highway 146
Coordinates37.47443, -88.28091
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating90.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2046
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 146 over Stream built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 146 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ill 146 over Stream carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Ill 146 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Ill 146 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.