FAS261 CH34 over Stream
PoorLaSalle County, Illinois · N 27th E 950 · Structure no. 050301700000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS261 CH34 over Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS261 CH34 over Stream in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 64 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 3 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS261 CH34 over Stream built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is FAS261 CH34 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FAS261 CH34 over Stream carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FAS261 CH34 over Stream?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS261 CH34 over Stream?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.