US Bridges

FAS 496(CH 14) over Stream

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · 3 MI W of Rossville · Structure no. 092200900000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 496(CH 14) over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 496(CH 14) over Stream in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 496(CH 14)
CrossesStream
Location3 MI W of Rossville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.37944, -87.73259
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic480 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 496(CH 14) over Stream built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 496(CH 14) 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 FAS 496(CH 14) over Stream carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS 496(CH 14) over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 496(CH 14) over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.