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US 136(FAP 729) over Lick Creek

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · E Edge of Danville · Structure no. 092014400000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136(FAP 729) over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 136(FAP 729) over Lick Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,300 by 2046. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 136(FAP 729)
CrossesLick Creek
LocationE Edge of Danville
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.13246, -87.57456
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2023)
Projected traffic7,300 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$567,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 136(FAP 729) over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136(FAP 729) over Lick 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 US 136(FAP 729) over Lick Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 136(FAP 729) over Lick Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 136(FAP 729) over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.