US Bridges

TR 285 over E Br Embarras River

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 4.5 MI S of Philo · Structure no. 010437500000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 285 over E Br Embarras River is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 285 over E Br Embarras River in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 285
CrossesE Br Embarras River
Location4.5 MI S of Philo
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.93814, -88.1652
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 285 over E Br Embarras River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 285 over E Br 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 TR 285 over E Br Embarras River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is TR 285 over E Br Embarras River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 285 over E Br Embarras River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.