US 40(FAS 1707) over Embarras River
PoorCumberland County, Illinois · .7 MI W of Greenup · Structure no. 018000800000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 456 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40(FAS 1707) over Embarras River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40(FAS 1707) over Embarras River in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4 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.
It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2046. The structure is 456 ft (138.9 m) long and 32 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40(FAS 1707) over Embarras River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40(FAS 1707) 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 US 40(FAS 1707) over Embarras River carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 40(FAS 1707) over Embarras River?
The structure is 456 ft (138.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US 40(FAS 1707) over Embarras River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.