US Bridges

TR 15 over Trib. Embarras River

Good

Douglas County, Illinois · 1.4 M SE Villa Grove · Structure no. 021420700000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 15 over Trib. Embarras River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 15 over Trib. Embarras River in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long.

CarriesTR 15
CrossesTrib. Embarras River
Location1.4 M SE Villa Grove
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.85036, -88.14179
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 TR 15 over Trib. Embarras River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 15 over Trib. 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 2024.

How much traffic does TR 15 over Trib. Embarras River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is TR 15 over Trib. Embarras River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns TR 15 over Trib. Embarras River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.