US Bridges

TR-243A over S. Fork Vermillion

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 3117E. 500N · Structure no. 053421200000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-243A over S. Fork Vermillion is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-243A over S. Fork Vermillion in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesTR-243A
CrossesS. Fork Vermillion
Location3117E. 500N
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.70306, -88.33002
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR-243A over S. Fork Vermillion built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-243A over S. Fork Vermillion 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does TR-243A over S. Fork Vermillion carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is TR-243A over S. Fork Vermillion?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR-243A over S. Fork Vermillion?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.