US Bridges

FAS-806 over Stream

Poor

Lawrence County, Illinois · Bridgeport · Structure no. 051600000000000

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-806 over Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying FAS-806 over Stream in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,717 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-806
CrossesStream
LocationBridgeport
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.70515, -87.7599
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2021)
Projected traffic1,717 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS-806 over Stream built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-806 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-806 over Stream carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS-806 over Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-806 over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.