US Bridges

TR 39 over N Fork Vermilion Riv

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · 1 MI NW Rossville · Structure no. 092333000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 39 over N Fork Vermilion Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 39 over N Fork Vermilion Riv in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesTR 39
CrossesN Fork Vermilion Riv
Location1 MI NW Rossville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.3973, -87.68381
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 39 over N Fork Vermilion Riv built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 39 over N Fork Vermilion 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 39 over N Fork Vermilion Riv carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 39 over N Fork Vermilion Riv?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 39 over N Fork Vermilion Riv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.