US Bridges

Vermilion Street over Vermilion River

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 0.2 MI S of Ill 116 · Structure no. 053710100000000

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vermilion Street over Vermilion River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vermilion Street over Vermilion River in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 100 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,778 by 2046. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVermilion Street
CrossesVermilion River
Location0.2 MI S of Ill 116
Coordinates40.87832, -88.63602
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 loadH 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,778 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$429,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vermilion Street over Vermilion River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Vermilion Street 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Vermilion Street over Vermilion River carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vermilion Street over Vermilion River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Vermilion Street over Vermilion River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.