US Bridges

US136 over Stream

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 13.62 M E of US 51 · Structure no. 057200100000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US136 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US136 over Stream in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS136
CrossesStream
Location13.62 M E of US 51
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.31148, -88.73171
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2023)
Projected traffic1,414 by 2046
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 US136 over Stream built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US136 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US136 over Stream carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US136 over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns US136 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.