CH19 Piper Thawvil over N Fk Vermilion River
PoorFord County, Illinois · 2320N 1700E · Structure no. 027323900000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH19 Piper Thawvil over N Fk Vermilion River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CH19 Piper Thawvil over N Fk Vermilion River in Ford County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH19 Piper Thawvil over N Fk Vermilion River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH19 Piper Thawvil over N Fk Vermilion River 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 CH19 Piper Thawvil over N Fk Vermilion River carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is CH19 Piper Thawvil over N Fk Vermilion River?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CH19 Piper Thawvil over N Fk Vermilion River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.