US Bridges

FAU 7043(PERRYSVIL over I-74&RMPS17.79/17.87

Poor

Vermilion County, Illinois · In Danville · Structure no. 092008400000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
338 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7043(PERRYSVIL over I-74&RMPS17.79/17.87 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 7043(PERRYSVIL over I-74&RMPS17.79/17.87 in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesFAU 7043(PERRYSVIL
CrossesI-74&RMPS17.79/17.87
LocationIn Danville
Coordinates40.11288, -87.61332
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,263 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$292,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 7043(PERRYSVIL over I-74&RMPS17.79/17.87 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7043(PERRYSVIL over I-74&RMPS17.79/17.87 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 7043(PERRYSVIL over I-74&RMPS17.79/17.87 carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7043(PERRYSVIL over I-74&RMPS17.79/17.87?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7043(PERRYSVIL over I-74&RMPS17.79/17.87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.