US Bridges

FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Stream

Good

Wabash County, Illinois · 1 MI E Edwards CO LN · Structure no. 093200000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying FAP-825 (ILL-15) over Stream in Wabash County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,879 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesFAP-825 (ILL-15)
CrossesStream
Location1 MI E Edwards CO LN
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates38.38669, -87.95672
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,879 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-825 (ILL-15) 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 April 2023.

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

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.