US Bridges

"a" Ave (ms 6480) over US 150(FAP 729)

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · In Danville · Structure no. 092005700000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

"a" Ave (ms 6480) over US 150(FAP 729) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying "a" Ave (ms 6480) over US 150(FAP 729) in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2046. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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Carries"a" Ave (ms 6480)
CrossesUS 150(FAP 729)
LocationIn Danville
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.12444, -87.64622
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was "a" Ave (ms 6480) over US 150(FAP 729) built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is "a" Ave (ms 6480) over US 150(FAP 729) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does "a" Ave (ms 6480) over US 150(FAP 729) carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is "a" Ave (ms 6480) over US 150(FAP 729)?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns "a" Ave (ms 6480) over US 150(FAP 729)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.