US 45 over Stream
PoorSaline County, Illinois · 1.2 MI SW Car. Mills · Structure no. 083001000000000
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying US 45 over Stream in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 100 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 over Stream built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is US 45 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US 45 over Stream carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Stream?
The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.