FAP-332 (ILL-1) over Embarras Rv Overflow
PoorLawrence County, Illinois · .5 MI N US-50 · Structure no. 051000500000000
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 845 ft
- 19 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP-332 (ILL-1) over Embarras Rv Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-332 (ILL-1) over Embarras Rv Overflow in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 102 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,202 by 2046. The structure is 845 ft (257.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP-332 (ILL-1) over Embarras Rv Overflow built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is FAP-332 (ILL-1) over Embarras Rv Overflow in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does FAP-332 (ILL-1) over Embarras Rv Overflow carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FAP-332 (ILL-1) over Embarras Rv Overflow?
The structure is 845 ft (257.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FAP-332 (ILL-1) over Embarras Rv Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.