US Bridges

CH19 Piper Thawvil over N Fk Vermilion R

Fair

Ford County, Illinois · 2110N 1700E · Structure no. 027303100000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH19 Piper Thawvil over N Fk Vermilion R is a concrete channel beam carrying CH19 Piper Thawvil over N Fk Vermilion R in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCH19 Piper Thawvil
CrossesN Fk Vermilion R
Location2110N 1700E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.70786, -88.14273
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 CH19 Piper Thawvil over N Fk Vermilion R built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH19 Piper Thawvil over N Fk Vermilion R 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 CH19 Piper Thawvil over N Fk Vermilion R carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CH19 Piper Thawvil over N Fk Vermilion R?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CH19 Piper Thawvil over N Fk Vermilion R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.