US Bridges

TR 1 B over Embarras River

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 1.3 MI NW Villa Grov · Structure no. 021420600000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 1 B over Embarras River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 1 B over Embarras River in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 1 B
CrossesEmbarras River
Location1.3 MI NW Villa Grov
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.87971, -88.17692
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1 B over Embarras River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 1 B 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 TR 1 B over Embarras River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is TR 1 B over Embarras River?

The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 1 B over Embarras River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.