US Bridges

Il 133 (fap 749) over Embarras River

Good

Coles County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W Oakland · Structure no. 015007600000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
343 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 133 (fap 749) over Embarras River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 133 (fap 749) over Embarras River in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2046. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 133 (fap 749)
CrossesEmbarras River
Location1.5 MI W Oakland
RouteState Highway 133
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.65897, -88.06281
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span198 ft (60.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,970 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Embarras River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 133 (fap 749) over Embarras River 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 September 2023.

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

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 133 (fap 749) over Embarras River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.