US Bridges

Ch 16 Piper City R over N Fork Vermillion

Poor

Ford County, Illinois · 1560E 2500N · Structure no. 027303800000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 16 Piper City R over N Fork Vermillion is a concrete channel beam carrying Ch 16 Piper City R over N Fork Vermillion 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 16 Piper City R
CrossesN Fork Vermillion
Location1560E 2500N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFord County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.76281, -88.16972
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 16 Piper City R over N Fork Vermillion built?

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

What condition is Ch 16 Piper City R over N Fork Vermillion in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 16 Piper City R over N Fork Vermillion carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is Ch 16 Piper City R over N Fork Vermillion?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 16 Piper City R over N Fork Vermillion?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.