US Bridges

Il 49 (fap 840) over Stream

Good

Vermilion County, Illinois · 2.6 MI S of US 136 · Structure no. 092204300000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 49 (fap 840) over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Il 49 (fap 840) over Stream in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesIl 49 (fap 840)
CrossesStream
Location2.6 MI S of US 136
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates40.26319, -87.89112
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2046
Trucks22%
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 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 49 (fap 840) 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 2025.

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

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

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

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

Who owns Il 49 (fap 840) over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.