US Bridges

Seminary (fau 700 over Stony Creek

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · E Central Danville · Structure no. 092601300000000

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,450
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seminary (fau 700 over Stony Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Seminary (fau 700 over Stony Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,586 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSeminary (fau 700
CrossesStony Creek
LocationE Central Danville
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.13035, -87.62343
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,450 (2023)
Projected traffic3,586 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 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 Seminary (fau 700 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Seminary (fau 700 over Stony Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Seminary (fau 700 over Stony Creek carry?

About 3,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Seminary (fau 700 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Seminary (fau 700 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.