US Bridges

FAS-694 (CH-1) over Embarras River

Good

Crawford County, Illinois · 1 MI NW Landes · Structure no. 017300100000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
993 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-694 (CH-1) over Embarras River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-694 (CH-1) over Embarras River in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2046. The structure is 993 ft (302.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-694 (CH-1)
CrossesEmbarras River
Location1 MI NW Landes
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.87385, -87.90834
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length993 ft (302.7 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2020)
Projected traffic631 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAS-694 (CH-1) over Embarras River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-694 (CH-1) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-694 (CH-1) over Embarras River carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS-694 (CH-1) over Embarras River?

The structure is 993 ft (302.7 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-694 (CH-1) over Embarras River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.