Il 16 (fap 91) over Embarrass River
Coles County, Illinois · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Il 16 (fap 91) over Embarrass River in Coles County, Illinois, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 5,300 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 159 of the 302 inventoried bridges in Coles County rated fair (52.6%); 21 (7.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 312 ft |
| Location | 2.5 Mi E Charleston |
| NBI structure number | 015007500000000 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Illinois department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Coles County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-57 over Stream | 1968 | 22,700 | Fair |
| I-57 over Stream | 1966 | 21,000 | Fair |
| I-57 over Kickapoo Creek | 1965 | 19,800 | Fair |
| I-57 over Stream | 1965 | 19,800 | Good |
| Il 16 EB (fap 91) over Eastern IL RR | 1961 | 15,100 | Fair |
| Il 16 WB (fap 91) over Eastern IL RR | 1961 | 15,100 | Fair |
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