US Bridges

FAS 263 Ch 5 over Vermilion River

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · N 18th E 1350 · Structure no. 050360100000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
218 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 263 Ch 5 over Vermilion River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 263 Ch 5 over Vermilion River in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2046. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 263 Ch 5
CrossesVermilion River
LocationN 18th E 1350
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLaSalle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.19295, -88.90362
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span214 ft (65.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2020)
Projected traffic808 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 263 Ch 5 over Vermilion River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 263 Ch 5 over Vermilion River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 263 Ch 5 over Vermilion River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 263 Ch 5 over Vermilion River?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 214 ft (65.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 263 Ch 5 over Vermilion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.