US Bridges

FAS 2657(CH 24) over N Fork Embarrass R

Good

Clark County, Illinois · 4.5 MI E Oilfield · Structure no. 012321400000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2657(CH 24) over N Fork Embarrass R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 2657(CH 24) over N Fork Embarrass R in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 2657(CH 24)
CrossesN Fork Embarrass R
Location4.5 MI E Oilfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.39478, -87.90296
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2657(CH 24) over N Fork Embarrass R built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2657(CH 24) over N Fork Embarrass R 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 2657(CH 24) over N Fork Embarrass R carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2657(CH 24) over N Fork Embarrass R?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2657(CH 24) over N Fork Embarrass R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.