US Bridges

Ch 16(FAS 527) over Embarras River

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · E of Pesotum · Structure no. 010454800000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 16(FAS 527) over Embarras River is a concrete slab carrying Ch 16(FAS 527) over Embarras River in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2046. The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 16(FAS 527)
CrossesEmbarras River
LocationE of Pesotum
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.90873, -88.19215
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length207 ft (63.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2021)
Projected traffic758 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 16(FAS 527) over Embarras River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 16(FAS 527) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 16(FAS 527) over Embarras River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ch 16(FAS 527) over Embarras River?

The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 16(FAS 527) over Embarras River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.