US Bridges

FAS 677(CH 3) over Little Embarras R

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · 2.5 MI S Oakland · Structure no. 015003600000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 677(CH 3) over Little Embarras R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 677(CH 3) over Little Embarras R in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 71 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 5 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 677(CH 3)
CrossesLittle Embarras R
Location2.5 MI S Oakland
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.61576, -88.02632
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2024)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2046
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 677(CH 3) over Little Embarras R built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is FAS 677(CH 3) over Little Embarras 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 677(CH 3) over Little Embarras R carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 677(CH 3) over Little Embarras R?

The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 677(CH 3) over Little Embarras R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.