US Bridges

Ill 115 over E Br Vermilion River

Fair

Ford County, Illinois · 3.25 MI N of Ill 9 · Structure no. 027008300000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 115 over E Br Vermilion River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 115 over E Br Vermilion River in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIll 115
CrossesE Br Vermilion River
Location3.25 MI N of Ill 9
RouteState Highway 115
Coordinates40.50531, -88.17526
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Deck geometry5: 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 rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic732 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Ill 115 over E Br Vermilion River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 115 over E Br Vermilion River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 115 over E Br Vermilion River carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ill 115 over E Br Vermilion River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 115 over E Br Vermilion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.