US Bridges

CO HWY 6 FAS 346 over Vermilion River

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 5 MI N of Fairbury · Structure no. 053300800000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO HWY 6 FAS 346 over Vermilion River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO HWY 6 FAS 346 over Vermilion River in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 89 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 6 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCO HWY 6 FAS 346
CrossesVermilion River
Location5 MI N of Fairbury
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.83047, -88.51779
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CO HWY 6 FAS 346 over Vermilion River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is CO HWY 6 FAS 346 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO HWY 6 FAS 346 over Vermilion River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO HWY 6 FAS 346 over Vermilion River?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO HWY 6 FAS 346 over Vermilion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.