US Bridges

Ill 23 over Vermilion R & At&sf

Poor

Livingston County, Illinois · 0.84 MI S of CO Line · Structure no. 053014900000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
816 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 23 over Vermilion R & At&sf is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 23 over Vermilion R & At&sf in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,384 by 2046. The structure is 816 ft (248.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIll 23
CrossesVermilion R & At&sf
Location0.84 MI S of CO Line
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates41.09422, -88.83404
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length816 ft (248.7 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2023)
Projected traffic3,384 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 23 over Vermilion R & At&sf built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 23 over Vermilion R & At&sf 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 23 over Vermilion R & At&sf carry?

About 3,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ill 23 over Vermilion R & At&sf?

The structure is 816 ft (248.7 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 23 over Vermilion R & At&sf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.