US Bridges

FAS 525(CH 16) over E Br Embarras River

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · Broadlands · Structure no. 010025000000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 525(CH 16) over E Br Embarras River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 525(CH 16) over E Br Embarras River in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 525(CH 16)
CrossesE Br Embarras River
LocationBroadlands
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.90841, -87.99363
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic707 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 525(CH 16) over E Br Embarras River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 525(CH 16) over E Br Embarras River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 525(CH 16) over E Br Embarras River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS 525(CH 16) over E Br Embarras River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 525(CH 16) over E Br Embarras River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.