US Bridges

FAS 513(CH 18) over Little Vermilion Riv

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · 0.2 MI N of Sidell · Structure no. 092009500000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 513(CH 18) over Little Vermilion Riv is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAS 513(CH 18) over Little Vermilion Riv in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 513(CH 18)
CrossesLittle Vermilion Riv
Location0.2 MI N of Sidell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.92071, -87.82287
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2046
Trucks16%
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 Little Vermilion Riv built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 513(CH 18) over Little Vermilion 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 513(CH 18) over Little Vermilion Riv carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAS 513(CH 18) over Little Vermilion Riv?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 513(CH 18) over Little Vermilion Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.