FAS 655 over Embarras R Overflow
GoodCumberland County, Illinois · 10 MI S Charleston · Structure no. 018318200000000
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 655 over Embarras R Overflow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 655 over Embarras R Overflow in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 61 ft (18.7 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 R Overflow built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 655 over Embarras R Overflow 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does FAS 655 over Embarras R Overflow carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FAS 655 over Embarras R Overflow?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 655 over Embarras R Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.