US Bridges

I-90 over Stream

Good

Winnebago County, Illinois · 1 MI S of Ill 173 · Structure no. 101995400000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,600
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 over Stream is a steel culvert carrying I-90 over Stream in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 31,600 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,503 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90
CrossesStream
Location1 MI S of Ill 173
RouteInterstate 39
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.35285, -88.96435
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,600 (2023)
Projected traffic25,503 by 2046
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 I-90 over Stream built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 over Stream carry?

About 31,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-90 over Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-90 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.