Ebl of Ill 18 over Vermilion River
PoorLaSalle County, Illinois · 2 Blks. W of Ill 23 · Structure no. 050800000000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 237 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ebl of Ill 18 over Vermilion River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl of Ill 18 over Vermilion River in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 125 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,535 by 2046. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ebl of Ill 18 over Vermilion River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Ebl of Ill 18 over 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ebl of Ill 18 over Vermilion River carry?
About 3,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ebl of Ill 18 over Vermilion River?
The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Ebl of Ill 18 over Vermilion River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.