US Bridges

FAS 1343(CH 41) over N Fork Vermilion Riv

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · N of Cheneyville · Structure no. 092009600000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1343(CH 41) over N Fork Vermilion Riv is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 1343(CH 41) over N Fork Vermilion Riv in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1343(CH 41)
CrossesN Fork Vermilion Riv
LocationN of Cheneyville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.47394, -87.58456
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1343(CH 41) over N Fork Vermilion Riv built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1343(CH 41) over N Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1343(CH 41) over N Fork Vermilion Riv carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1343(CH 41) over N Fork Vermilion Riv?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1343(CH 41) over N Fork Vermilion Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.