US Bridges

Ch 30 / Sbi 15 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Illinois · 4 MI W Edwards CO LN · Structure no. 096002600000000

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 30 / Sbi 15 over Stream is a concrete other carrying Ch 30 / Sbi 15 over Stream in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 30 / Sbi 15
CrossesStream
Location4 MI W Edwards CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.37529, -88.22307
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 30 / Sbi 15 over Stream built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 30 / Sbi 15 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 30 / Sbi 15 over Stream carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ch 30 / Sbi 15 over Stream?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 30 / Sbi 15 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.