US Bridges

Il 142 over Stream

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Jefferson County, Illinois · 0.2MI SE Mt Vernon · Structure no. 041202100000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 142 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 142 over Stream in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 6,850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,919 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 142
CrossesStream
Location0.2MI SE Mt Vernon
RouteState Highway 142
CountyJefferson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.29543, -88.88343
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,850 (2023)
Projected traffic6,919 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 Il 142 over Stream built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 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 2022.

How much traffic does Il 142 over Stream carry?

About 6,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 142 over Stream?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Il 142 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.