US Bridges

Fairchild over CSXT

Good

Vermilion County, Illinois · West of Bowman · Structure no. 092604300000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,250
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairchild over CSXT is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairchild over CSXT in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,363 by 2046. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFairchild
CrossesCSXT
LocationWest of Bowman
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.13898, -87.61603
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length153 ft (46.7 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2023)
Projected traffic6,363 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairchild over CSXT built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairchild over CSXT 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Fairchild over CSXT carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fairchild over CSXT?

The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Fairchild over CSXT?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.