US Bridges

FAS259 CH3 over Stream

Fair

LaSalle County, Illinois · E 2653 N 3725 · Structure no. 050501700000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS259 CH3 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying FAS259 CH3 over Stream in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS259 CH3
CrossesStream
LocationE 2653 N 3725
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLaSalle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.47326, -88.66919
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
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 inspectionApril 2023
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2020)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS259 CH3 over Stream built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS259 CH3 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS259 CH3 over Stream carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS259 CH3 over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS259 CH3 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.