US Bridges

FAU 6999(VOORHEES) over E Fork Lick Creek

Poor

Vermilion County, Illinois · 2030 E · Structure no. 092015500000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6999(VOORHEES) over E Fork Lick Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAU 6999(VOORHEES) over E Fork Lick Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,596 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 6999(VOORHEES)
CrossesE Fork Lick Creek
Location2030 E
Coordinates40.14754, -87.55906
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,596 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$186,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 6999(VOORHEES) over E Fork Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 6999(VOORHEES) over E Fork Lick Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 6999(VOORHEES) over E Fork Lick Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6999(VOORHEES) over E Fork Lick Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6999(VOORHEES) over E Fork Lick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.