US Bridges

Ch 26(FAS 1658) over N Fork Embarrass R

Fair

Clark County, Illinois · 7.3 MI SE Casey · Structure no. 012301300000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 26(FAS 1658) over N Fork Embarrass R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 26(FAS 1658) over N Fork Embarrass R in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 70 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 26(FAS 1658)
CrossesN Fork Embarrass R
Location7.3 MI SE Casey
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClark County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.20431, -87.93151
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length207 ft (63 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks16%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 26(FAS 1658) over N Fork Embarrass R built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Ch 26(FAS 1658) over N 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 26(FAS 1658) over N Fork Embarrass R carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ch 26(FAS 1658) over N Fork Embarrass R?

The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 26(FAS 1658) over N Fork Embarrass R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.