US Bridges

FAS 657 over Embarras River

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Cumberland County, Illinois · .8 MI W of Greenup · Structure no. 018318300000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
206 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 657 over Embarras River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying FAS 657 over Embarras River in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2046. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 657
CrossesEmbarras River
Location.8 MI W of Greenup
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCumberland County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.23873, -88.18764
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span194 ft (59.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic208 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 657 over Embarras River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 657 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 657 over Embarras River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAS 657 over Embarras River?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 657 over Embarras River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.