US Bridges

Fairchild(fau 7002 over Stony Creek

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · City of Danville · Structure no. 092721000000000

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,250
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairchild(fau 7002 over Stony Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairchild(fau 7002 over Stony Creek in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 120 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 5 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,717 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFairchild(fau 7002
CrossesStony Creek
LocationCity of Danville
Coordinates40.13883, -87.6228
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2023)
Projected traffic6,717 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$602,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairchild(fau 7002 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Fairchild(fau 7002 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fairchild(fau 7002 over Stony Creek carry?

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

How long is Fairchild(fau 7002 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Fairchild(fau 7002 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.