US Bridges

CH-7 (FAS-1481) over Stream

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · NE-1-T23NR5W · Structure no. 090500100000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH-7 (FAS-1481) over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CH-7 (FAS-1481) over Stream in Tazewell 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 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,818 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCH-7 (FAS-1481)
CrossesStream
LocationNE-1-T23NR5W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.48045, -89.61399
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2023)
Projected traffic1,818 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-7 (FAS-1481) over Stream built?

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

What condition is CH-7 (FAS-1481) 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CH-7 (FAS-1481) over Stream carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CH-7 (FAS-1481) over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CH-7 (FAS-1481) over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.