FAS 504(TR 501) over Grape Creek
PoorVermilion County, Illinois · 2 MI E Belgium · Structure no. 092330200000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 504(TR 501) over Grape Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 504(TR 501) over Grape Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 504(TR 501) over Grape Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 504(TR 501) 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 504(TR 501) over Grape Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is FAS 504(TR 501) over Grape Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 504(TR 501) over Grape Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.