US Bridges

Bowman Ave(fau 704 over Texas Ave

Poor

Vermilion County, Illinois · E of Danville · Structure no. 092002700000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowman Ave(fau 704 over Texas Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowman Ave(fau 704 over Texas Ave in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,929 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBowman Ave(fau 704
CrossesTexas Ave
LocationE of Danville
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.11498, -87.61141
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2024)
Projected traffic7,929 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$94,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowman Ave(fau 704 over Texas Ave built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowman Ave(fau 704 over Texas Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Bowman Ave(fau 704 over Texas Ave carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Bowman Ave(fau 704 over Texas Ave?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Bowman Ave(fau 704 over Texas Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.