US Bridges

FAS 2055 Ch 28 over Vermilion River

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 2.5 MI S of Cornell · Structure no. 053343500000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2055 Ch 28 over Vermilion River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2055 Ch 28 over Vermilion River in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFAS 2055 Ch 28
CrossesVermilion River
Location2.5 MI S of Cornell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.95405, -88.73539
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 2055 Ch 28 over Vermilion River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2055 Ch 28 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2055 Ch 28 over Vermilion River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2055 Ch 28 over Vermilion River?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2055 Ch 28 over Vermilion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.