US Bridges

FAU 7045(BOWMAN Av over Stream

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · Bowman/ N. Poland RD · Structure no. 092201900000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,450
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7045(BOWMAN Av over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 7045(BOWMAN Av over Stream in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 4,450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,747 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 7045(BOWMAN Av
CrossesStream
LocationBowman/ N. Poland RD
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.19395, -87.60335
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,450 (2023)
Projected traffic4,747 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Stream built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7045(BOWMAN Av over Stream 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 January 2024.

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

About 4,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7045(BOWMAN Av over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FAU 7045(BOWMAN Av over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.