US Bridges

TR 75A over Vermilion R

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 1.25 MI SW Cornell · Structure no. 053318900000000

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 75A over Vermilion R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 75A over Vermilion R in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 105 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR 75A
CrossesVermilion R
Location1.25 MI SW Cornell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.97488, -88.75433
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR 75A over Vermilion R built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is TR 75A over Vermilion R 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does TR 75A over Vermilion R carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is TR 75A over Vermilion R?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 75A over Vermilion R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.