US Bridges

US 136 Main ST over Stony Creek

Good

Vermilion County, Illinois · 1 Blk N Cleveland ST · Structure no. 092600000000000

Built
1896
129 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 Main ST over Stony Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 136 Main ST over Stony Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1896 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 129 years old, older 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,797 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesUS 136 Main ST
CrossesStony Creek
Location1 Blk N Cleveland ST
RouteU.S. Route 136
Coordinates40.12467, -87.61747
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2023)
Projected traffic9,797 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$279,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 136 Main ST over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1896, making it 129 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US 136 Main ST over Stony 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 136 Main ST over Stony Creek carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 136 Main ST over Stony Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 Main ST over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.