US Bridges

Il 49 (fap 840) over Union Pacific Railroad

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · 1.8 MI N of US 136 · Structure no. 092010100000000

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
362 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 49 (fap 840) over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 49 (fap 840) over Union Pacific Railroad in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 84 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2046. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 49 (fap 840)
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location1.8 MI N of US 136
RouteState Highway 49
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.34054, -87.89261
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,414 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 49 (fap 840) over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Il 49 (fap 840) over Union Pacific Railroad 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Il 49 (fap 840) over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Il 49 (fap 840) over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Il 49 (fap 840) over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.