US Bridges

FAU 7045(BOWMAN Av over Stony Creek

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · City of Danville · Structure no. 092018600000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7045(BOWMAN Av over Stony Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 7045(BOWMAN Av over Stony Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,050 by 2046. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAU 7045(BOWMAN Av
CrossesStony Creek
LocationCity of Danville
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.18633, -87.60329
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2023)
Projected traffic5,050 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 7045(BOWMAN Av over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7045(BOWMAN Av over Stony 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 7045(BOWMAN Av over Stony Creek carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7045(BOWMAN Av over Stony Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7045(BOWMAN Av over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.