US Bridges

US 150 (fas 1512) over Middlefork Verm Riv

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · 2.6 MI W of Danville · Structure no. 092005000000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
357 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150 (fas 1512) over Middlefork Verm Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 150 (fas 1512) over Middlefork Verm Riv in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 97 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,535 by 2046. The structure is 357 ft (108.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 150 (fas 1512)
CrossesMiddlefork Verm Riv
Location2.6 MI W of Danville
RouteU.S. Route 150
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.11723, -87.72629
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length357 ft (108.9 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic3,535 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 150 (fas 1512) over Middlefork Verm Riv built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is US 150 (fas 1512) over Middlefork Verm Riv 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 150 (fas 1512) over Middlefork Verm Riv carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 150 (fas 1512) over Middlefork Verm Riv?

The structure is 357 ft (108.9 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 150 (fas 1512) over Middlefork Verm Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.