US Bridges

TR 269 a over Embarras River

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · 3.0 MI SE Tolono · Structure no. 010327700000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 269 a over Embarras River is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 269 a over Embarras River in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 269 a
CrossesEmbarras River
Location3.0 MI SE Tolono
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.96688, -88.2073
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2021)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR 269 a over Embarras River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 269 a over 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 TR 269 a over Embarras River carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 269 a over Embarras River?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 269 a over Embarras River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.