US Bridges

FAS 522(CH 6) over Embarras River

Fair

Douglas County, Illinois · In Villa Grove · Structure no. 021003500000000

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 522(CH 6) over Embarras River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 522(CH 6) over Embarras River in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 88 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 5 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,131 by 2046. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 522(CH 6)
CrossesEmbarras River
LocationIn Villa Grove
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDouglas County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.86504, -88.15794
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic3,131 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$561,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 522(CH 6) over Embarras River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is FAS 522(CH 6) 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 522(CH 6) over Embarras River carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 522(CH 6) over Embarras River?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 522(CH 6) over Embarras River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.