US Bridges

Ch 2 over Stream

Fair

Saline County, Illinois · 1 MI N of Muddy · Structure no. 083317400000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 2 over Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying Ch 2 over Stream in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 6 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 2
CrossesStream
Location1 MI N of Muddy
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySaline County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.78041, -88.51687
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ch 2 over Stream built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 2 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 2 over Stream carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ch 2 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 2 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.