FAS-705 (CH-9) over Embarras River
GoodJasper County, Illinois · N Edge Ste Marie · Structure no. 040319200000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 228 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-705 (CH-9) over Embarras River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-705 (CH-9) over Embarras River in Jasper County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,173 by 2046. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 31 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-705 (CH-9) over Embarras River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-705 (CH-9) 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FAS-705 (CH-9) over Embarras River carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FAS-705 (CH-9) over Embarras River?
The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-705 (CH-9) over Embarras River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.