US Bridges

Il 255 (fap 310) over Stream

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 0.17MI N Madison Ave · Structure no. 060203200000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 255 (fap 310) over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 255 (fap 310) over Stream in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 25,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,964 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 255 (fap 310)
CrossesStream
Location0.17MI N Madison Ave
RouteState Highway 255
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.83582, -90.04347
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,700 (2023)
Projected traffic26,964 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Il 255 (fap 310) over Stream built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 255 (fap 310) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Il 255 (fap 310) over Stream carry?

About 25,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Il 255 (fap 310) over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Il 255 (fap 310) over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.