US Bridges

Or 3 (off US 51) over Stream

Good

Union County, Illinois · 1 MI N of Ill 146 · Structure no. 091200600000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 3 (off US 51) over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 3 (off US 51) over Stream in Union 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,717 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 3 (off US 51)
CrossesStream
Location1 MI N of Ill 146
CountyUnion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.47636, -89.23579
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2020)
Projected traffic1,717 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 3 (off US 51) over Stream built?

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

What condition is Or 3 (off US 51) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Or 3 (off US 51) over Stream carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Or 3 (off US 51) over Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Or 3 (off US 51) over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.