US Bridges

FAS 260 Ch 13 over Little Vermilion Rv

Fair

LaSalle County, Illinois · E4th N4051 · Structure no. 050351100000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 260 Ch 13 over Little Vermilion Rv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 260 Ch 13 over Little Vermilion Rv in LaSalle 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 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 260 Ch 13
CrossesLittle Vermilion Rv
LocationE4th N4051
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLaSalle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.52011, -89.08896
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2020)
Projected traffic657 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 FAS 260 Ch 13 over Little Vermilion Rv built?

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

What condition is FAS 260 Ch 13 over Little Vermilion Rv 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 260 Ch 13 over Little Vermilion Rv carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 260 Ch 13 over Little Vermilion Rv?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 260 Ch 13 over Little Vermilion Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.