US Bridges

TR 26 over W Fork Embarras Rv

Good

Clark County, Illinois · 0.3 Mile E Westfield · Structure no. 012332400000000

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 26 over W Fork Embarras Rv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 26 over W Fork Embarras Rv in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 26
CrossesW Fork Embarras Rv
Location0.3 Mile E Westfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.46372, -87.98273
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 TR 26 over W Fork Embarras Rv built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 26 over W Fork Embarras Rv 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 2025.

How much traffic does TR 26 over W Fork Embarras Rv carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 26 over W Fork Embarras Rv?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 26 over W Fork Embarras Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.