US Bridges

Il 133 (fap 749) over Little Embarras R

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · 2.0 MI E of Oakland · Structure no. 015007400000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 133 (fap 749) over Little Embarras R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 133 (fap 749) over Little Embarras R in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,919 by 2046. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 133 (fap 749)
CrossesLittle Embarras R
Location2.0 MI E of Oakland
RouteState Highway 133
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.65069, -87.98647
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,919 by 2046
Trucks21%
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 Il 133 (fap 749) over Little Embarras R built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 133 (fap 749) 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Il 133 (fap 749) over Little Embarras R carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Il 133 (fap 749) over Little Embarras R?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 133 (fap 749) over Little Embarras R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.