US Bridges

FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Stream

Poor

Jefferson County, Illinois · 1.8 MI S Mt Vernon · Structure no. 041004300000000

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Stream is a concrete slab carrying FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Stream in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,636 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-849 (ILL-142)
CrossesStream
Location1.8 MI S Mt Vernon
RouteState Highway 142
CountyJefferson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.27803, -88.86486
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2023)
Projected traffic3,636 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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-849 (ILL-142) over Stream built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Stream carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.