US Bridges

FAP 832(IL 49) over W Fork Embarrass R

Fair

Clark County, Illinois · N of Westfield · Structure no. 012006600000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 832(IL 49) over W Fork Embarrass R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 832(IL 49) over W Fork Embarrass R in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 832(IL 49)
CrossesW Fork Embarrass R
LocationN of Westfield
RouteState Highway 49
CountyClark County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.46474, -87.98766
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2046
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 FAP 832(IL 49) over W Fork Embarrass R built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 832(IL 49) over W Fork Embarrass 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 832(IL 49) over W Fork Embarrass R carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FAP 832(IL 49) over W Fork Embarrass R?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 832(IL 49) over W Fork Embarrass R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.