US Bridges

Ch 22(FAS 515) over Middlefork Verm Riv

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 3.25 MI N Penfield · Structure no. 010452500000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 22(FAS 515) over Middlefork Verm Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 22(FAS 515) over Middlefork Verm Riv in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCh 22(FAS 515)
CrossesMiddlefork Verm Riv
Location3.25 MI N Penfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.36048, -87.95196
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 22(FAS 515) over Middlefork Verm Riv built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 22(FAS 515) over Middlefork Verm Riv 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 22(FAS 515) over Middlefork Verm Riv carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ch 22(FAS 515) over Middlefork Verm Riv?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 22(FAS 515) over Middlefork Verm Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.