US Bridges

Ch 12(FAS 522) over E Br Embarras River

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 2 MI N of Longview · Structure no. 010029000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 12(FAS 522) over E Br Embarras River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 12(FAS 522) over E Br Embarras River in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 12(FAS 522)
CrossesE Br Embarras River
Location2 MI N of Longview
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.91876, -88.06621
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2024)
Projected traffic960 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 Ch 12(FAS 522) over E Br Embarras River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 12(FAS 522) 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Ch 12(FAS 522) over E Br Embarras River carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ch 12(FAS 522) over E Br Embarras River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 12(FAS 522) over E Br Embarras River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.