US Bridges

FAS 748 over Stream

Fair

Jersey County, Illinois · 4.75 M S Jerseyville · Structure no. 042500000000000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 748 over Stream is a concrete slab carrying FAS 748 over Stream in Jersey County, Illinois. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 748
CrossesStream
Location4.75 M S Jerseyville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJersey County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.04728, -90.3639
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic530 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAS 748 over Stream built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 748 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 748 over Stream carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 748 over Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 748 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.