US Bridges

Ill 47/FAP 326 over Vermilion River

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · .07 M S of US 24 · Structure no. 053202800000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 47/FAP 326 over Vermilion River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 47/FAP 326 over Vermilion River in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,384 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesIll 47/FAP 326
CrossesVermilion River
Location.07 M S of US 24
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates40.74761, -88.41057
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,384 by 2046
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 47/FAP 326 over Vermilion River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 47/FAP 326 over Vermilion River 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 Ill 47/FAP 326 over Vermilion River carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Ill 47/FAP 326 over Vermilion River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 47/FAP 326 over Vermilion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.