US Bridges

FAS 511(CH 16) over Little Vermilion Riv

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · .6 MI S Indianola · Structure no. 092345200000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 511(CH 16) over Little Vermilion Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 511(CH 16) over Little Vermilion Riv in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 511(CH 16)
CrossesLittle Vermilion Riv
Location.6 MI S Indianola
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.91393, -87.73276
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 511(CH 16) over Little Vermilion Riv built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 511(CH 16) over Little 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 FAS 511(CH 16) over Little Vermilion Riv carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FAS 511(CH 16) over Little Vermilion Riv?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 511(CH 16) over Little Vermilion Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.