Ch 17 over Embarras River
FairColes County, Illinois · 2.5 MI E Charleston · Structure no. 015327300000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 317 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 17 over Embarras River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 17 over Embarras River in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 317 ft (96.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 17 over Embarras River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 17 over Embarras 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 17 over Embarras River carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ch 17 over Embarras River?
The structure is 317 ft (96.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 17 over Embarras River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.