US Bridges

Il 49(FAP 840) over Stream

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · 1.0 MI N US 150 · Structure no. 092018000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 49(FAP 840) over Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Il 49(FAP 840) over Stream in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesIl 49(FAP 840)
CrossesStream
Location1.0 MI N US 150
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates40.12726, -87.90247
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,465 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 Il 49(FAP 840) over Stream built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 49(FAP 840) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Il 49(FAP 840) over Stream carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Il 49(FAP 840) over Stream?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Il 49(FAP 840) over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.