TR 178 over Embarras River
GoodDouglas County, Illinois · 3.4 MI NE Hindsboro · Structure no. 021473700000000
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 179 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 178 over Embarras River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 178 over Embarras River in Douglas County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 178 over Embarras River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 178 over 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does TR 178 over Embarras River carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR 178 over Embarras River?
The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 178 over Embarras River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.