US Bridges

Ch 18(FAS 528) over Embarras River

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 2.3 MI E of US 45 · Structure no. 010457800000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 18(FAS 528) over Embarras River is a concrete slab carrying Ch 18(FAS 528) over Embarras River in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,929 by 2046. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 18(FAS 528)
CrossesEmbarras River
Location2.3 MI E of US 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.01064, -88.21507
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2021)
Projected traffic2,929 by 2046
Trucks7%
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

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 18(FAS 528) over Embarras River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 18(FAS 528) 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Ch 18(FAS 528) over Embarras River carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ch 18(FAS 528) over Embarras River?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 18(FAS 528) over Embarras River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.