Il 9 (fap 697) over N Fork Vermilion Riv
PoorVermilion County, Illinois · 2.5 MI E of Il 1 · Structure no. 092004800000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 9 (fap 697) over N Fork Vermilion Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 9 (fap 697) over N Fork Vermilion Riv in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2046. The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 9 (fap 697) over N Fork Vermilion Riv built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Il 9 (fap 697) over N Fork Vermilion Riv 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 Il 9 (fap 697) over N Fork Vermilion Riv carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Il 9 (fap 697) over N Fork Vermilion Riv?
The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Il 9 (fap 697) over N Fork Vermilion Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.