US Bridges

TR 75 over N Fork Embarrass R

Good

Clark County, Illinois · 3.7 MI SE Westfield · Structure no. 012325700000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 75 over N Fork Embarrass R is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 75 over N Fork Embarrass R in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTR 75
CrossesN Fork Embarrass R
Location3.7 MI SE Westfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.43807, -87.93216
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR 75 over N Fork Embarrass R built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 75 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 TR 75 over N Fork Embarrass R carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 75 over N Fork Embarrass R?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 75 over N Fork Embarrass R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.