US Bridges

US 136 over Small Stream

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 4.9 M E of Ill 54 · Structure no. 057010000000000

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 over Small Stream is a concrete slab carrying US 136 over Small Stream in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 92 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 6 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 136
CrossesSmall Stream
Location4.9 M E of Ill 54
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.31097, -88.47193
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 136 over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 136 over Small 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 136 over Small Stream carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 136 over Small Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 over Small Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.