US Bridges

FAP-116 (ILL-33/13 over Embarras River

Fair

Jasper County, Illinois · Ncl Newton · Structure no. 040001600000000

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
966 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-116 (ILL-33/13 over Embarras River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-116 (ILL-33/13 over Embarras River in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 54 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,457 by 2046. The structure is 966 ft (294.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-116 (ILL-33/13
CrossesEmbarras River
LocationNcl Newton
RouteState Highway 33
CountyJasper County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.99598, -88.14551
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 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 rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length966 ft (294.4 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2023)
Projected traffic5,457 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.1 mi (108 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 FAP-116 (ILL-33/13 over Embarras River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is FAP-116 (ILL-33/13 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAP-116 (ILL-33/13 over Embarras River carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAP-116 (ILL-33/13 over Embarras River?

The structure is 966 ft (294.4 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-116 (ILL-33/13 over Embarras River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.