TR 193(OLD Il. 130 over Embarras River
PoorPosted for loadColes County, Illinois · So. Lake Charleston · Structure no. 015313300000000
- Built
- 1907
- 118 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 259 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 193(OLD Il. 130 over Embarras River is a concrete arch - deck carrying TR 193(OLD Il. 130 over Embarras River in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1907, so it is 118 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 193(OLD Il. 130 over Embarras River built?
It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 193(OLD Il. 130 over Embarras River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does TR 193(OLD Il. 130 over Embarras River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 193(OLD Il. 130 over Embarras River?
The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns TR 193(OLD Il. 130 over Embarras River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.