US Bridges

FAS-1805{CH-16} over Embarras River

FairPosted for load

Jasper County, Illinois · 4N-21E {se St.Marie} · Structure no. 040301600000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
365 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1805{CH-16} over Embarras River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-1805{CH-16} over Embarras River in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 725 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2046. The structure is 365 ft (111.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-1805{CH-16}
CrossesEmbarras River
Location4N-21E {se St.Marie}
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJasper County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.90879, -87.98137
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length365 ft (111.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2021)
Projected traffic740 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS-1805{CH-16} over Embarras River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1805{CH-16} 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-1805{CH-16} over Embarras River carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1805{CH-16} over Embarras River?

The structure is 365 ft (111.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1805{CH-16} over Embarras River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.