US Bridges

FAU 6306 over Vermillion River

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 1380E 1800N · Structure no. 053414600000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
397 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6306 over Vermillion River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 6306 over Vermillion River in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,081 by 2046. The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAU 6306
CrossesVermillion River
Location1380E 1800N
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.88815, -88.66245
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length397 ft (121 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2023)
Projected traffic3,081 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 FAU 6306 over Vermillion River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 6306 over Vermillion 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 6306 over Vermillion River carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6306 over Vermillion River?

The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6306 over Vermillion River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.