TR 42A over Middle Fork Verm Riv
PoorClosed to trafficVermilion County, Illinois · 0.2 MI S Armstrong · Structure no. 092011100000000
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 153 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 42A over Middle Fork Verm Riv is a steel truss - thru carrying TR 42A over Middle Fork Verm Riv in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 115 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 42A over Middle Fork Verm Riv built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is TR 42A over Middle Fork Verm Riv in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.
How much traffic does TR 42A over Middle Fork Verm Riv carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is TR 42A over Middle Fork Verm Riv?
The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns TR 42A over Middle Fork Verm Riv?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.