US Bridges

FAP-781 (ILL-33) over N Fork Embarras Rv

Fair

Jasper County, Illinois · Jasper-Crawford C L · Structure no. 040001700000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
448 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-781 (ILL-33) over N Fork Embarras Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-781 (ILL-33) over N Fork Embarras Rv in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,060 by 2046. The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-781 (ILL-33)
CrossesN Fork Embarras Rv
LocationJasper-Crawford C L
RouteState Highway 33
CountyJasper County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.01023, -87.9473
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length448 ft (136.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2023)
Projected traffic3,060 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64 mi (103 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-781 (ILL-33) over N Fork Embarras Rv built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-781 (ILL-33) over N Fork Embarras Rv 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP-781 (ILL-33) over N Fork Embarras Rv carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAP-781 (ILL-33) over N Fork Embarras Rv?

The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-781 (ILL-33) over N Fork Embarras Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.