US Bridges

FAS 662 over Embarras River

Good

Cumberland County, Illinois · 4.5 MI N Greenup · Structure no. 018319400000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 662 over Embarras River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 662 over Embarras River in Cumberland County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2046. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 662
CrossesEmbarras River
Location4.5 MI N Greenup
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.32481, -88.1464
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic312 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 662 over Embarras River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 662 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 662 over Embarras River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FAS 662 over Embarras River?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 662 over Embarras River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.