US Bridges

FAS 499(CH 23) over Little Vermilion Riv

Good

Vermilion County, Illinois · E of Georgetown · Structure no. 092201000000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 499(CH 23) over Little Vermilion Riv is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAS 499(CH 23) over Little Vermilion Riv in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFAS 499(CH 23)
CrossesLittle Vermilion Riv
LocationE of Georgetown
Coordinates39.97863, -87.62263
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2024)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2046
Trucks10%
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

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 FAS 499(CH 23) over Little Vermilion Riv built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 499(CH 23) over Little Vermilion Riv 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 499(CH 23) over Little Vermilion Riv carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 499(CH 23) over Little Vermilion Riv?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns FAS 499(CH 23) over Little Vermilion Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.