US Bridges

Ill 26 over Stream

Fair

Putnam County, Illinois · 6.88 MI S of Ill 71 · Structure no. 078200300000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 26 over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 26 over Stream in Putnam County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 936 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 26
CrossesStream
Location6.88 MI S of Ill 71
RouteState Highway 26
CountyPutnam County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.15912, -89.30432
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic936 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ill 26 over Stream built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 26 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 26 over Stream carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ill 26 over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Ill 26 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.