US Bridges

South St(fau 7007) over Stony Creek

Poor

Vermilion County, Illinois · SE Side Danville · Structure no. 092601600000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South St(fau 7007) over Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South St(fau 7007) over Stony Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesSouth St(fau 7007)
CrossesStony Creek
LocationSE Side Danville
Coordinates40.12264, -87.61606
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic960 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 South St(fau 7007) over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is South St(fau 7007) over Stony Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does South St(fau 7007) over Stony Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is South St(fau 7007) over Stony Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns South St(fau 7007) over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.