Ill 17 over Vermilion River
FairLivingston County, Illinois · 1.3 M E JCT 17 & 23 · Structure no. 053002600000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 324 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 17 over Vermilion River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 17 over Vermilion River in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 88 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 5 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,818 by 2046. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 17 over Vermilion River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Ill 17 over Vermilion 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 17 over Vermilion River carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ill 17 over Vermilion River?
The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 17 over Vermilion River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.