FAU 7147 over Embarras River
GoodChampaign County, Illinois · 2.0 MI NE Savoy · Structure no. 010421500000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,350
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 7147 over Embarras River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 7147 over Embarras River in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,384 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 7147 over Embarras River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 7147 over 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 March 2022.
How much traffic does FAU 7147 over Embarras River carry?
About 3,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 7147 over Embarras River?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 7147 over Embarras River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.