US Bridges

TR 220 over E Branch Embarras

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · 4.2 MI S of Philo · Structure no. 010405100000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 220 over E Branch Embarras is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 220 over E Branch Embarras in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 220
CrossesE Branch Embarras
Location4.2 MI S of Philo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.94631, -88.14208
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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks15%
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 220 over E Branch Embarras built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 220 over E Branch Embarras 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 220 over E Branch Embarras carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is TR 220 over E Branch Embarras?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 220 over E Branch Embarras?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.