SOUTH ST(FAU 7007)
Carrying SOUTH ST(FAU 7007) over STONY CREEK
SE SIDE DANVILLE, Vermilion, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH ST(FAU 7007)
The SOUTH ST(FAU 7007) bridge in Vermilion, Illinois carries SOUTH ST(FAU 7007) over STONY CREEK. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 32.5 meters (107 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 800 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SOUTH ST(FAU 7007) compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1959
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 32.5 m (107 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.1 m (56 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 092601600000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
SOUTH ST(FAU 7007) is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare SOUTH ST(FAU 7007) against other structures in Vermilion and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
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 SOUTH ST(FAU 7007)?
SOUTH ST(FAU 7007) in Vermilion, Illinois has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SOUTH ST(FAU 7007) inspected?
SOUTH ST(FAU 7007)'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 800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTH ST(FAU 7007) is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SOUTH ST(FAU 7007)?
SOUTH ST(FAU 7007) has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH ST(FAU 7007)?
SOUTH ST(FAU 7007) is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is SOUTH ST(FAU 7007) and does age affect safety?
SOUTH ST(FAU 7007) was built in 1959, making it 67 years old.
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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