US Bridges

FAS 1362A/CH 9 over S Fork Vermilion R

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 3.5 MI N Fairbury · Structure no. 053341600000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1362A/CH 9 over S Fork Vermilion R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1362A/CH 9 over S Fork Vermilion R in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 1362A/CH 9
CrossesS Fork Vermilion R
Location3.5 MI N Fairbury
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.8058, -88.51127
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1362A/CH 9 over S Fork Vermilion R built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1362A/CH 9 over S Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1362A/CH 9 over S Fork Vermilion R carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1362A/CH 9 over S Fork Vermilion R?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1362A/CH 9 over S Fork Vermilion R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.