Back Bone Rd(fas 5 over Vermilion River
FairVermilion County, Illinois · 2.0 MI SE Danville · Structure no. 092328400000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 389 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 775
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Back Bone Rd(fas 5 over Vermilion River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Back Bone Rd(fas 5 over Vermilion River in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2046. The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Back Bone Rd(fas 5 over Vermilion River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Back Bone Rd(fas 5 over Vermilion River 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 Back Bone Rd(fas 5 over Vermilion River carry?
About 775 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Back Bone Rd(fas 5 over Vermilion River?
The structure is 389 ft (118.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Back Bone Rd(fas 5 over Vermilion River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.