US Bridges

US 24 over Br S Fk Vermilion Rv

Poor

Livingston County, Illinois · 1.72 MI E of Ill 47 · Structure no. 053002300000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 over Br S Fk Vermilion Rv is a concrete slab carrying US 24 over Br S Fk Vermilion Rv in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,677 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 24
CrossesBr S Fk Vermilion Rv
Location1.72 MI E of Ill 47
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates40.74978, -88.37778
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2023)
Projected traffic2,677 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US 24 over Br S Fk Vermilion Rv built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 over Br S Fk Vermilion Rv 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 over Br S Fk Vermilion Rv carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 24 over Br S Fk Vermilion Rv?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 over Br S Fk Vermilion Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.