US Bridges

FAP-823 (ILL-15) over Stream

Fair

Wayne County, Illinois · 4 MI W Edwards CO LN · Structure no. 096001100000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-823 (ILL-15) over Stream is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-823 (ILL-15) over Stream in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 70 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-823 (ILL-15)
CrossesStream
Location4 MI W Edwards CO LN
RouteState Highway 15
CountyWayne County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.37242, -88.22207
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 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-823 (ILL-15) over Stream built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is FAP-823 (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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP-823 (ILL-15) over Stream carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP-823 (ILL-15) over Stream?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-823 (ILL-15) over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.