US Bridges

US 50 over Vermillion Creek

Good

Marion County, Illinois · .25 MI E Selmavil RD · Structure no. 061008100000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Vermillion Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Vermillion Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,595 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesVermillion Creek
Location.25 MI E Selmavil RD
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.6225, -88.98842
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2023)
Projected traffic9,595 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 50 over Vermillion Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over Vermillion Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 over Vermillion Creek carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Vermillion Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Vermillion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.