Ill 169 over Stream
PoorPulaski County, Illinois · 0.4 MI W Karnak · Structure no. 077002300000000
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 169 over Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ill 169 over Stream in Pulaski County, Illinois. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 92 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 169 over Stream built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Ill 169 over Stream in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 169 over Stream carry?
About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Ill 169 over Stream?
The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 169 over Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.