US Bridges

FAP 709 (us 136) over Salt Fork Vermilion

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · .5 MI E of Rantoul · Structure no. 010025200000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 709 (us 136) over Salt Fork Vermilion is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 709 (us 136) over Salt Fork Vermilion in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,636 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 709 (us 136)
CrossesSalt Fork Vermilion
Location.5 MI E of Rantoul
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.31226, -88.11013
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2023)
Projected traffic3,636 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 709 (us 136) over Salt Fork Vermilion built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 709 (us 136) over Salt Fork Vermilion 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 709 (us 136) over Salt Fork Vermilion carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 709 (us 136) over Salt Fork Vermilion?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 709 (us 136) over Salt Fork Vermilion?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.