US Bridges

FAS 496(CH 14) over N Fork Vermilion Riv

Good

Vermilion County, Illinois · .2 MI W of Rossville · Structure no. 092346000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 496(CH 14) over N Fork Vermilion Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 496(CH 14) over N Fork Vermilion Riv in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2046. The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAS 496(CH 14)
CrossesN Fork Vermilion Riv
Location.2 MI W of Rossville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.37941, -87.67657
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic783 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 N Fork Vermilion Riv built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 496(CH 14) over N Fork Vermilion Riv 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 496(CH 14) over N Fork Vermilion Riv carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 496(CH 14) over N Fork Vermilion Riv?

The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 496(CH 14) over N Fork Vermilion Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.