US Bridges

Washington ST over Stream

Fair

Marshall County, Illinois · 0.18 S. of Park ST · Structure no. 062610000000000

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington ST over Stream in Marshall County, Illinois. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington ST
CrossesStream
Location0.18 S. of Park ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarshall County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.01794, -89.41222
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Washington ST over Stream built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Washington ST over Stream carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Washington ST over Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.