US Bridges

Il 1 US 150 (fap 3 over Vermilion River

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · In Danville · Structure no. 092003600000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
852 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 1 US 150 (fap 3 over Vermilion River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 1 US 150 (fap 3 over Vermilion River in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 68 years old, older 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 23,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,129 by 2046. The structure is 852 ft (259.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 1 US 150 (fap 3
CrossesVermilion River
LocationIn Danville
RouteU.S. Route 150
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.12343, -87.63561
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length852 ft (259.6 m)
Longest span231 ft (70.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,100 (2023)
Projected traffic23,129 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Il 1 US 150 (fap 3 over Vermilion River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Il 1 US 150 (fap 3 over Vermilion 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Il 1 US 150 (fap 3 over Vermilion River carry?

About 23,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 1 US 150 (fap 3 over Vermilion River?

The structure is 852 ft (259.6 m) long with a longest span of 231 ft (70.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Il 1 US 150 (fap 3 over Vermilion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.