US Bridges

FAU 7026(EMERSON S over Cnrl RR

Good

Vermilion County, Illinois · Tilton-Emerson St. · Structure no. 092602400000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7026(EMERSON S over Cnrl RR is a wood or timber slab carrying FAU 7026(EMERSON S over Cnrl RR in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 7026(EMERSON S
CrossesCnrl RR
LocationTilton-Emerson St.
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.09431, -87.64502
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 FAU 7026(EMERSON S over Cnrl RR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7026(EMERSON S over Cnrl RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 7026(EMERSON S over Cnrl RR carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7026(EMERSON S over Cnrl RR?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7026(EMERSON S over Cnrl RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.