US Bridges

US 24 (fap 317) over S. Fork Vermilion Rv

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · Forrest- W of Il 47 · Structure no. 053018800000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 (fap 317) over S. Fork Vermilion Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 (fap 317) over S. Fork Vermilion Rv in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,394 by 2046. The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 24 (fap 317)
CrossesS. Fork Vermilion Rv
LocationForrest- W of Il 47
RouteU.S. Route 24
Coordinates40.74864, -88.41656
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length229 ft (69.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,394 by 2046
Trucks14%
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 (fap 317) over S. Fork Vermilion Rv built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 (fap 317) over S. Fork Vermilion Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2021.

How much traffic does US 24 (fap 317) over S. Fork Vermilion Rv carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 24 (fap 317) over S. Fork Vermilion Rv?

The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 (fap 317) over S. Fork Vermilion Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.