US Bridges

FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Stream

Fair

Wabash County, Illinois · .2 MI E Bellmont JCT · Structure no. 093001000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Stream is a concrete slab carrying FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Stream in Wabash 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFAP-825 (ILL-15)
CrossesStream
Location.2 MI E Bellmont JCT
RouteState Highway 15
CountyWabash County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.39315, -87.90933
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2023)
Projected traffic3,050 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Stream built?

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

What condition is FAP-825 (ILL-15) 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Stream carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.