US Bridges

FAS 544/CH25 over Stream

Fair

Macon County, Illinois · 1 MI N Argenta · Structure no. 058339400000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 544/CH25 over Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 544/CH25 over Stream in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 544/CH25
CrossesStream
Location1 MI N Argenta
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMacon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.99811, -88.81959
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2020)
Projected traffic606 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 544/CH25 over Stream built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 544/CH25 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 544/CH25 over Stream carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 544/CH25 over Stream?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 544/CH25 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.