US Bridges

Williams(fau 7003) over Stony Creek

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Vermilion County, Illinois · E. Central Danville · Structure no. 092601200000000

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,650
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams(fau 7003) over Stony Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Williams(fau 7003) over Stony Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 87 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,929 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWilliams(fau 7003)
CrossesStony Creek
LocationE. Central Danville
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.1333, -87.62485
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2023)
Projected traffic2,929 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$269,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Williams(fau 7003) over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Williams(fau 7003) 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 Williams(fau 7003) over Stony Creek carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Williams(fau 7003) over Stony Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Williams(fau 7003) over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.