US Bridges

FAS 694 over Br of Embarras River

Good

Crawford County, Illinois · 3MIS 2MIW Hardville · Structure no. 017305500000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
475
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 694 over Br of Embarras River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 694 over Br of Embarras River in Crawford County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 694
CrossesBr of Embarras River
Location3MIS 2MIW Hardville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.86474, -87.88702
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2023)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks21%
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

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 over Br of Embarras River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 694 over Br of 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 694 over Br of Embarras River carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FAS 694 over Br of Embarras River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 694 over Br of Embarras River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.