US Bridges

Il 130(FAP 808) over Embarras River

Fair

Douglas County, Illinois · 2 MI S Villa Grove · Structure no. 021002900000000

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
342 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 130(FAP 808) over Embarras River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 130(FAP 808) over Embarras River in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 90 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2046. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 130(FAP 808)
CrossesEmbarras River
Location2 MI S Villa Grove
RouteState Highway 130
CountyDouglas County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.83279, -88.16019
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2023)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 130(FAP 808) over Embarras River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Il 130(FAP 808) over Embarras River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Il 130(FAP 808) over Embarras River carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Il 130(FAP 808) over Embarras River?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 130(FAP 808) over Embarras River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.