US Bridges

Ch 18(FAS 513) over Archie Creek

Good

Vermilion County, Illinois · 1 MI S of Sidell · Structure no. 092335800000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 18(FAS 513) over Archie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 18(FAS 513) over Archie Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCh 18(FAS 513)
CrossesArchie Creek
Location1 MI S of Sidell
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.89518, -87.82173
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic202 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

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 Ch 18(FAS 513) over Archie Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 18(FAS 513) over Archie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2021.

How much traffic does Ch 18(FAS 513) over Archie Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ch 18(FAS 513) over Archie Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 18(FAS 513) over Archie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.