US Bridges

I-39 & US 51 over Stream

Fair

Ogle County, Illinois · 0.25 MI N of Il 72 · Structure no. 071201300000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-39 & US 51 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying I-39 & US 51 over Stream in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 32,800 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,512 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-39 & US 51
CrossesStream
Location0.25 MI N of Il 72
RouteInterstate 39
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.10444, -89.02268
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,800 (2023)
Projected traffic31,512 by 2046
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-39 & US 51 over Stream built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-39 & US 51 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 I-39 & US 51 over Stream carry?

About 32,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I-39 & US 51 over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns I-39 & US 51 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.