US Bridges

Ill 116 WB over Vermillion River

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 0.55 MI S of Ill 23 · Structure no. 053000800000000

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 116 WB over Vermillion River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 116 WB over Vermillion River in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 78 years old, older 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,495 by 2046. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIll 116 WB
CrossesVermillion River
Location0.55 MI S of Ill 23
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates40.87868, -88.64387
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,495 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ill 116 WB over Vermillion River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Ill 116 WB over Vermillion River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 116 WB over Vermillion River carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ill 116 WB over Vermillion River?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 116 WB over Vermillion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.