Ch 16(FAS 526) over E Br Embarras River
FairChampaign County, Illinois · 2 MI E of Bongard · Structure no. 010024000000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 575
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 16(FAS 526) over E Br Embarras River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 16(FAS 526) over E Br Embarras River in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2046. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 16(FAS 526) over E Br Embarras River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 16(FAS 526) over E Br Embarras River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 16(FAS 526) over E Br Embarras River carry?
About 575 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ch 16(FAS 526) over E Br Embarras River?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 16(FAS 526) over E Br Embarras River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.