US Bridges

Main ST (MS#2300) over Embarras River

Poor

Douglas County, Illinois · W Edge of Camargo · Structure no. 021003900000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST (MS#2300) over Embarras River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST (MS#2300) over Embarras River in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST (MS#2300)
CrossesEmbarras River
LocationW Edge of Camargo
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDouglas County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.79985, -88.17027
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length143 ft (43.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2022)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST (MS#2300) over Embarras River built?

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

What condition is Main ST (MS#2300) over Embarras River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST (MS#2300) over Embarras River carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST (MS#2300) over Embarras River?

The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST (MS#2300) over Embarras River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.