US Bridges

FAU 7030(TR 333) over Grape Creek

Poor

Vermilion County, Illinois · E Edge Belgium · Structure no. 092336600000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7030(TR 333) over Grape Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAU 7030(TR 333) over Grape 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 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesFAU 7030(TR 333)
CrossesGrape Creek
LocationE Edge Belgium
Coordinates40.06243, -87.6259
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2023)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 FAU 7030(TR 333) over Grape Creek built?

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

What condition is FAU 7030(TR 333) over Grape Creek 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 7030(TR 333) over Grape Creek carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7030(TR 333) over Grape Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7030(TR 333) over Grape Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.