US Bridges

Ch 26 over Little Vermilion Riv

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · .2 MI SE Georgetown · Structure no. 092019000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 26 over Little Vermilion Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 26 over Little Vermilion Riv in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 26
CrossesLittle Vermilion Riv
Location.2 MI SE Georgetown
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.9699, -87.61507
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.3 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 26 over Little Vermilion Riv built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 26 over Little Vermilion Riv 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 26 over Little Vermilion Riv carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ch 26 over Little Vermilion Riv?

The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 26 over Little Vermilion Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.