US Bridges

FAU 7043 over Stony Creek

Good

Vermilion County, Illinois · 0.3 MI SE Danville · Structure no. 092008500000000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7043 over Stony Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 7043 over Stony Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 73 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2046. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAU 7043
CrossesStony Creek
Location0.3 MI SE Danville
Coordinates40.10853, -87.59872
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2023)
Projected traffic2,222 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$504,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 7043 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is FAU 7043 over Stony Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 7043 over Stony Creek carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7043 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7043 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.