US Bridges

Il 9 (fap 697) over W Br Fountain Creek

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · 3.5 MI E of Rankin · Structure no. 092004500000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 9 (fap 697) over W Br Fountain Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Il 9 (fap 697) over W Br Fountain Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,768 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 9 (fap 697)
CrossesW Br Fountain Creek
Location3.5 MI E of Rankin
RouteState Highway 9
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.45834, -87.82757
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,768 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 9 (fap 697) over W Br Fountain Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 9 (fap 697) over W Br Fountain Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Il 9 (fap 697) over W Br Fountain Creek carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Il 9 (fap 697) over W Br Fountain Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Il 9 (fap 697) over W Br Fountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.