US Bridges

FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Stream

Good

Jefferson County, Illinois · .3 MI NW Belle Rive · Structure no. 041201700000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP-849 (ILL-142) over Stream in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,525 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesFAP-849 (ILL-142)
CrossesStream
Location.3 MI NW Belle Rive
RouteState Highway 142
Coordinates38.23938, -88.75221
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2023)
Projected traffic2,525 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 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.