US Bridges

Il 16 (fap 91) over Embarrass River

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · 2.5 MI E Charleston · Structure no. 015007500000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
313 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 16 (fap 91) over Embarrass River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 16 (fap 91) over Embarrass River in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,353 by 2046. The structure is 313 ft (95.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 16 (fap 91)
CrossesEmbarrass River
Location2.5 MI E Charleston
RouteState Highway 16
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.51001, -88.11297
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length313 ft (95.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2023)
Projected traffic5,353 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 16 (fap 91) over Embarrass River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 16 (fap 91) over Embarrass River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Il 16 (fap 91) over Embarrass River carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Il 16 (fap 91) over Embarrass River?

The structure is 313 ft (95.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Il 16 (fap 91) over Embarrass River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.