US Bridges

Ill 47 over Stream

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 3.84 M S of US 24 · Structure no. 053202600000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 47 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 47 over Stream in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,626 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesIll 47
CrossesStream
Location3.84 M S of US 24
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates40.69327, -88.40968
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2023)
Projected traffic2,626 by 2046
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ill 47 over Stream built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 47 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 47 over Stream carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Ill 47 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 47 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.