US Bridges

Il 1 (fap 332) over CSX RR

Poor

Clark County, Illinois · 0.5 MI N of US 40 · Structure no. 012001400000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 1 (fap 332) over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 1 (fap 332) over CSX RR in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 85 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 4 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,989 by 2046. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIl 1 (fap 332)
CrossesCSX RR
Location0.5 MI N of US 40
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates39.4105, -87.69364
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2023)
Projected traffic8,989 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 1 (fap 332) over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Il 1 (fap 332) over CSX RR 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 Il 1 (fap 332) over CSX RR carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 1 (fap 332) over CSX RR?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 1 (fap 332) over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.