US Bridges

CO HWY 27 FAS 2056 over Vermilion River

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W Pontiac · Structure no. 053344200000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO HWY 27 FAS 2056 over Vermilion River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO HWY 27 FAS 2056 over Vermilion River in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2046. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesCO HWY 27 FAS 2056
CrossesVermilion River
Location1.5 MI W Pontiac
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.89876, -88.67716
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic631 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 CO HWY 27 FAS 2056 over Vermilion River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO HWY 27 FAS 2056 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CO HWY 27 FAS 2056 over Vermilion River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO HWY 27 FAS 2056 over Vermilion River?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO HWY 27 FAS 2056 over Vermilion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.