US Bridges

FAS 469-CH 9 over Stream

Fair

Tazewell County, Illinois · SW-1-T22NR3W · Structure no. 090503200000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 469-CH 9 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 469-CH 9 over Stream in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 469-CH 9
CrossesStream
LocationSW-1-T22NR3W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.38794, -89.39826
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 FAS 469-CH 9 over Stream built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 469-CH 9 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 FAS 469-CH 9 over Stream carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 469-CH 9 over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 469-CH 9 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.