US Bridges

US 136(FAP 711) over Bluegrass Creek

Good

Vermilion County, Illinois · East Edge of Potomac · Structure no. 092020000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136(FAP 711) over Bluegrass Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 136(FAP 711) over Bluegrass Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2046. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 136(FAP 711)
CrossesBluegrass Creek
LocationEast Edge of Potomac
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.30448, -87.79462
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,020 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 US 136(FAP 711) over Bluegrass Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136(FAP 711) over Bluegrass Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

How much traffic does US 136(FAP 711) over Bluegrass Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 136(FAP 711) over Bluegrass Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 136(FAP 711) over Bluegrass Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.