US Bridges

FAS 513(CH 18) over Jordan Creek

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · 1.1 MI S Fairmount · Structure no. 092009400000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 513(CH 18) over Jordan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 513(CH 18) over Jordan Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 513(CH 18)
CrossesJordan Creek
Location1.1 MI S Fairmount
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.02539, -87.82952
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 FAS 513(CH 18) over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 513(CH 18) over Jordan Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 513(CH 18) over Jordan Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 513(CH 18) over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 513(CH 18) over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.