Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Embarras River Bridge

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North side

This bridge is on the old Palestine to Vandalia road

Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in July 2008

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East end

Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in July 2008

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West end

Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in July 2008

Overview: Arch bridge over Embarras River overflow on TR 164, 0.25 mi. north of Newton
Location: Newton, Jasper County, Illinois
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built 1909
Design: Arch
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 30.8 ft.
Total length: 35.1 ft.
Deck width: 16.0 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +38.99833, -88.15944 (decimal degrees)
38°59'54" N, 88°09'34" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 16/399597/4317230 (zone/easting/northing)
USGS topographic map: Newton
Inventory numbers: IL 040-3081 (Illinois bridge number)
BH 15352 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 02/2007): Deck condition rating: Serious (3 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Poor (4 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Poor (4 out of 9)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 42.0 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2004): 29