FAS 496(CH 14) over Trib Middle Branch
PoorVermilion County, Illinois · 1.8 MI E Rossville · Structure no. 092333400000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 496(CH 14) over Trib Middle Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 496(CH 14) over Trib Middle Branch in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 FAS 496(CH 14) over Trib Middle Branch built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 496(CH 14) over Trib Middle Branch 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 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 496(CH 14) over Trib Middle Branch carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 496(CH 14) over Trib Middle Branch?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 496(CH 14) over Trib Middle Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.