Ch 8(FAS 688) over E Fork Embarrass R
FairClark County, Illinois · 2.4 MI E Westfield · Structure no. 012300100000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 8(FAS 688) over E Fork Embarrass R is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ch 8(FAS 688) over E Fork Embarrass R in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 69 years old, older 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 8(FAS 688) over E Fork Embarrass R built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Ch 8(FAS 688) over E 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Ch 8(FAS 688) over E Fork Embarrass R carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ch 8(FAS 688) over E Fork Embarrass R?
The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 8(FAS 688) over E Fork Embarrass R?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.