FAS 655 over Embarras River
GoodCumberland County, Illinois · 4 MI SE Janesville · Structure no. 018317200000000
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 355 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 655 over Embarras River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 655 over Embarras River in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2046. The structure is 355 ft (108.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 655 over Embarras River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 655 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 655 over Embarras River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 655 over Embarras River?
The structure is 355 ft (108.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 655 over Embarras River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.