US Bridges

Ch 8 Gallahue RD over N Fork Vermillion

Fair

Ford County, Illinois · 1390E 2800N · Structure no. 027302200000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 8 Gallahue RD over N Fork Vermillion is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 8 Gallahue RD over N Fork Vermillion in Ford 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 8 Gallahue RD
CrossesN Fork Vermillion
Location1390E 2800N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.80625, -88.20468
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 8 Gallahue RD over N Fork Vermillion built?

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

What condition is Ch 8 Gallahue RD over N Fork Vermillion 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 8 Gallahue RD over N Fork Vermillion carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ch 8 Gallahue RD over N Fork Vermillion?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 8 Gallahue RD over N Fork Vermillion?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.