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FAS 529(CH 7) over Stream

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Piatt County, Illinois · 0.2 MI E of Bement · Structure no. 074005300000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 529(CH 7) over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 529(CH 7) over Stream in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesFAS 529(CH 7)
CrossesStream
Location0.2 MI E of Bement
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPiatt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.92275, -88.55866
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2020)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 529(CH 7) over Stream built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 529(CH 7) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 529(CH 7) over Stream carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 529(CH 7) over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns FAS 529(CH 7) over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.