US Bridges

FAS 1362A/CH 9 over Trib to Vermilion R

Poor

Livingston County, Illinois · 5.5 MI NW Chatsworth · Structure no. 053342000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1362A/CH 9 over Trib to Vermilion R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1362A/CH 9 over Trib to 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 1362A/CH 9
CrossesTrib to Vermilion R
Location5.5 MI NW Chatsworth
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.81312, -88.33616
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Trib to Vermilion R built?

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

What condition is FAS 1362A/CH 9 over Trib to Vermilion R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1362A/CH 9 over Trib to Vermilion R carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1362A/CH 9 over Trib to Vermilion R?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1362A/CH 9 over Trib to Vermilion R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.