US Bridges

US 45 over Stream

Fair

Johnson County, Illinois · N of Bloomfield · Structure no. 044200000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 45 over Stream in Johnson County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 2,150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,048 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 45
CrossesStream
LocationN of Bloomfield
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyJohnson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.45757, -88.86957
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,150 (2023)
Projected traffic2,048 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 US 45 over Stream built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45 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 2025.

How much traffic does US 45 over Stream carry?

About 2,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 45 over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns US 45 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.