US Bridges

Old US 40 over N Fork Embarras R

Fair

Clark County, Illinois · .37 MI W Martinsvill · Structure no. 012005800000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 40 over N Fork Embarras R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 40 over N Fork Embarras R in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2046. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US 40
CrossesN Fork Embarras R
Location.37 MI W Martinsvill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.32921, -87.89605
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2021)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2046
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Old US 40 over N Fork Embarras R built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 40 over N Fork Embarras R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.

How much traffic does Old US 40 over N Fork Embarras R carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Old US 40 over N Fork Embarras R?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 40 over N Fork Embarras R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.