US Bridges

FAS 342 Ch 3 over Stream

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 445N 3350E · Structure no. 053501300000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 342 Ch 3 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 342 Ch 3 over Stream in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 342 Ch 3
CrossesStream
Location445N 3350E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.69389, -88.28521
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic429 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 342 Ch 3 over Stream built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 342 Ch 3 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 342 Ch 3 over Stream carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 342 Ch 3 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 342 Ch 3 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.