US Bridges

FAS 496(CH 14) over Trib Middle Branch

Poor

Vermilion 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).

CarriesFAS 496(CH 14)
CrossesTrib Middle Branch
Location1.8 MI E Rossville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.37711, -87.62455
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 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.