US Bridges

FAP-328 (US-45 Eb) over Stream

Fair

Wayne County, Illinois · Fairfield W.C.L. · Structure no. 096200300000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-328 (US-45 Eb) over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying FAP-328 (US-45 Eb) over Stream in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,009 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long.

Location

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CarriesFAP-328 (US-45 Eb)
CrossesStream
LocationFairfield W.C.L.
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyWayne County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.37889, -88.40214
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,009 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-328 (US-45 Eb) over Stream built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-328 (US-45 Eb) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAP-328 (US-45 Eb) over Stream carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAP-328 (US-45 Eb) over Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns FAP-328 (US-45 Eb) over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.