Ross Ln(fau 7011) over Grape Creek
PoorVermilion County, Illinois · City of Tilton · Structure no. 092329600000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ross Ln(fau 7011) over Grape Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ross Ln(fau 7011) over Grape Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,172 by 2046. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ross Ln(fau 7011) over Grape Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ross Ln(fau 7011) over Grape Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Ross Ln(fau 7011) over Grape Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ross Ln(fau 7011) over Grape Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ross Ln(fau 7011) over Grape Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.