US Bridges

Ms 7500(LINCOLN ST over E Branch Embarras R

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 200 Ft N JCT Chs 16 · Structure no. 010410500000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ms 7500(LINCOLN ST over E Branch Embarras R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ms 7500(LINCOLN ST over E Branch Embarras R in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMs 7500(LINCOLN ST
CrossesE Branch Embarras R
Location200 Ft N JCT Chs 16
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.90901, -87.99615
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Ms 7500(LINCOLN ST over E Branch Embarras R built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ms 7500(LINCOLN ST over E Branch Embarras R 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Ms 7500(LINCOLN ST over E Branch Embarras R carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ms 7500(LINCOLN ST over E Branch Embarras R?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ms 7500(LINCOLN ST over E Branch Embarras R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.