US Bridges

I-55 & FAS294 over Stream

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 2 MI SW of Chenoa · Structure no. 057200400000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-55 & FAS294 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-55 & FAS294 over Stream in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 25,400 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,200 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-55 & FAS294
CrossesStream
Location2 MI SW of Chenoa
RouteInterstate 55
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.71237, -88.74182
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,400 (2023)
Projected traffic26,200 by 2046
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-55 & FAS294 over Stream built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-55 & FAS294 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-55 & FAS294 over Stream carry?

About 25,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I-55 & FAS294 over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns I-55 & FAS294 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.