US Bridges

Bowman Av(fau 7045 over Stony Creek

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · SE Side Danville · Structure no. 092601400000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,150
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowman Av(fau 7045 over Stony Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowman Av(fau 7045 over Stony Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 75 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 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 7,150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,929 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBowman Av(fau 7045
CrossesStony Creek
LocationSE Side Danville
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.12125, -87.61163
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,150 (2023)
Projected traffic7,929 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 Bowman Av(fau 7045 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Bowman Av(fau 7045 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 Bowman Av(fau 7045 over Stony Creek carry?

About 7,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bowman Av(fau 7045 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Bowman Av(fau 7045 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.