US Bridges

TR 480 over Mdl Br N Fk Verm Riv

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · 2.5 MI SE Heaton Sta · Structure no. 092331500000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 480 over Mdl Br N Fk Verm Riv is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 480 over Mdl Br N Fk Verm Riv in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 480
CrossesMdl Br N Fk Verm Riv
Location2.5 MI SE Heaton Sta
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.40417, -87.54268
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR 480 over Mdl Br N Fk Verm Riv built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 480 over Mdl Br N Fk Verm Riv 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does TR 480 over Mdl Br N Fk Verm Riv carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is TR 480 over Mdl Br N Fk Verm Riv?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 480 over Mdl Br N Fk Verm Riv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.