US Bridges

IL130(FAP 820) over Embarras River

Fair

Douglas County, Illinois · 0.7 MI S of 700N · Structure no. 021003000000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IL130(FAP 820) over Embarras River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IL130(FAP 820) over Embarras River in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 70 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2046. The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesIL130(FAP 820)
CrossesEmbarras River
Location0.7 MI S of 700N
RouteState Highway 130
CountyDouglas County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.76767, -88.17619
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length176 ft (53.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$519,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IL130(FAP 820) over Embarras River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is IL130(FAP 820) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IL130(FAP 820) over Embarras River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IL130(FAP 820) over Embarras River?

The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IL130(FAP 820) over Embarras River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.