Tr 5 over N Fork Embarrass R
Clark County, Illinois · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Tr 5 over N Fork Embarrass R in Clark County, Illinois, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 25 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is a town or township highway agency.
- It is one of 9 of the 231 inventoried bridges in Clark County rated poor (3.9%); 9 (3.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2025, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
| Superstructure | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete |
| Length | about 53 ft |
| Location | 3.1 Mi NE Westfield |
| NBI structure number | 012302900000000 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2025 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Illinois department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Clark County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-70 over E Mill Creek Trib | 1969 | 23,400 | Fair |
| I-70 over E Mill Creek | 1969 | 23,400 | Fair |
| I-70 over E Mill Creek | 1969 | 23,400 | Fair |
| I-70 over Kettering Branch | 1968 | 23,400 | Fair |
| Fai 70 over Ditch | 1971 | 23,400 | Fair |
| I-70 over Stream | 1968 | 22,800 | Good |
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