US Bridges

FAS 506(CH 7) over Stream

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · 3 MI W of Georgetown · Structure no. 092202100000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 506(CH 7) over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 506(CH 7) over Stream in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesFAS 506(CH 7)
CrossesStream
Location3 MI W of Georgetown
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.96835, -87.70345
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2024)
Projected traffic758 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 FAS 506(CH 7) over Stream built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 506(CH 7) 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 506(CH 7) over Stream carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAS 506(CH 7) over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 506(CH 7) over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.