BOWMAN AV(FAU 7045
Carrying BOWMAN AV(FAU 7045 over STONY CREEK
SE SIDE DANVILLE, Vermilion, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BOWMAN AV(FAU 7045
The BOWMAN AV(FAU 7045 bridge in Vermilion, Illinois carries BOWMAN AV(FAU 7045 over STONY CREEK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1984, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 24.0 meters (79 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,150 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BOWMAN AV(FAU 7045 compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1950
- Last Reconstructed
- 1984
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 24.0 m (79 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.3 m (60 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,150 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 092601400000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BOWMAN AV(FAU 7045 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare BOWMAN AV(FAU 7045 against other structures in Vermilion and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
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Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BOWMAN AV(FAU 7045?
BOWMAN AV(FAU 7045 in Vermilion, Illinois has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BOWMAN AV(FAU 7045 inspected?
BOWMAN AV(FAU 7045's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,150 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BOWMAN AV(FAU 7045 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BOWMAN AV(FAU 7045?
BOWMAN AV(FAU 7045 has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BOWMAN AV(FAU 7045?
BOWMAN AV(FAU 7045 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is BOWMAN AV(FAU 7045 and does age affect safety?
BOWMAN AV(FAU 7045 was built in 1950, making it 76 years old and last reconstructed in 1984.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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