Bismarck RD(FAS497 over W Br Nfork Verm Riv
PoorVermilion County, Illinois · 2 MI W of Bismarck · Structure no. 092017200000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 108 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bismarck RD(FAS497 over W Br Nfork Verm Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bismarck RD(FAS497 over W Br Nfork Verm Riv in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2046. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bismarck RD(FAS497 over W Br Nfork Verm Riv built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bismarck RD(FAS497 over W Br Nfork 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Bismarck RD(FAS497 over W Br Nfork Verm Riv carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bismarck RD(FAS497 over W Br Nfork Verm Riv?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Bismarck RD(FAS497 over W Br Nfork Verm Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.