US Bridges

Il 17 over Trib Vermilion River

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 5.6 MI E of 17 & 23 · Structure no. 053203700000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 17 over Trib Vermilion River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 17 over Trib Vermilion River in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 525 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesIl 17
CrossesTrib Vermilion River
Location5.6 MI E of 17 & 23
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates41.06303, -88.72551
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2021)
Projected traffic530 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Il 17 over Trib Vermilion River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 17 over Trib 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 Il 17 over Trib Vermilion River carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Il 17 over Trib Vermilion River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Il 17 over Trib Vermilion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.