US Bridges

Wash. St(ms 8160) over Grape CR

PoorPosted for load

Vermilion County, Illinois · S Side of Tilton · Structure no. 092601800000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wash. St(ms 8160) over Grape CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Wash. St(ms 8160) over Grape CR in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesWash. St(ms 8160)
CrossesGrape CR
LocationS Side of Tilton
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.0932, -87.64032
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,010 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$104,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wash. St(ms 8160) over Grape CR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wash. St(ms 8160) over Grape CR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Wash. St(ms 8160) over Grape CR carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wash. St(ms 8160) over Grape CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Wash. St(ms 8160) over Grape CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.