US Bridges

FAS-1356 (CH-24) over Vermilion River

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 0.5 MI E of Mcdowell · Structure no. 053304500000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1356 (CH-24) over Vermilion River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-1356 (CH-24) over Vermilion River in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-1356 (CH-24)
CrossesVermilion River
Location0.5 MI E of Mcdowell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.83055, -88.57536
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length234 ft (71.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 FAS-1356 (CH-24) over Vermilion River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1356 (CH-24) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-1356 (CH-24) over Vermilion River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1356 (CH-24) over Vermilion River?

The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1356 (CH-24) over Vermilion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.