US Bridges

TR-213 over Embarras River

Fair

Lawrence County, Illinois · 1.5 MI E Billet · Structure no. 051324700000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-213 over Embarras River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-213 over Embarras River in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-213
CrossesEmbarras River
Location1.5 MI E Billet
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.66487, -87.62644
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR-213 over Embarras River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-213 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does TR-213 over Embarras River carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR-213 over Embarras River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR-213 over Embarras River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.