US Bridges

North Main St(ch 1 over E Br Embarras River

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · Broadlands · Structure no. 010201200000000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Main St(ch 1 over E Br Embarras River is a concrete culvert carrying North Main St(ch 1 over E Br Embarras River in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesNorth Main St(ch 1
CrossesE Br Embarras River
LocationBroadlands
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.90864, -87.99457
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2021)
Projected traffic429 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 North Main St(ch 1 over E Br Embarras River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Main St(ch 1 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does North Main St(ch 1 over E Br Embarras River carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is North Main St(ch 1 over E Br Embarras River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns North Main St(ch 1 over E Br Embarras River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.