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FAS 901(CH 9) over Stream

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Saline County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S of Ill 13 · Structure no. 083200300000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 901(CH 9) over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 901(CH 9) over Stream in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,919 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 901(CH 9)
CrossesStream
Location1.5 MI S of Ill 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.71738, -88.63396
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2020)
Projected traffic1,919 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
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 901(CH 9) over Stream built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 901(CH 9) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 901(CH 9) over Stream carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 901(CH 9) over Stream?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 901(CH 9) over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.