US Bridges

Airport Rd(unmarke over Stream

Fair

Jackson County, Illinois · 0.6 MI N of Ill 13 · Structure no. 039200800000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Rd(unmarke over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Airport Rd(unmarke over Stream in Jackson County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAirport Rd(unmarke
CrossesStream
Location0.6 MI N of Ill 13
Coordinates37.76241, -89.26457
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 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 traffic1,350 (2022)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Airport Rd(unmarke over Stream built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Rd(unmarke 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Airport Rd(unmarke over Stream carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Airport Rd(unmarke over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Airport Rd(unmarke over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.