US Bridges

FAP 840(IL 49) over Middle Fork Vermilion Rv

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · .25 MI S of US 136 · Structure no. 092019600000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 840(IL 49) over Middle Fork Vermilion Rv is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 840(IL 49) over Middle Fork Vermilion Rv in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2046. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 840(IL 49)
CrossesMiddle Fork Vermilion Rv
Location.25 MI S of US 136
RouteState Highway 49
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.29949, -87.89171
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAP 840(IL 49) over Middle Fork Vermilion Rv built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 840(IL 49) over Middle Fork Vermilion Rv 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 FAP 840(IL 49) over Middle Fork Vermilion Rv carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FAP 840(IL 49) over Middle Fork Vermilion Rv?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 840(IL 49) over Middle Fork Vermilion Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.