US Bridges

FAP-327 (US-50) over Cxst RR

Fair

Clay County, Illinois · 3 MI E JCT US-45N · Structure no. 013000100000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-327 (US-50) over Cxst RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-327 (US-50) over Cxst RR in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,343 by 2046. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-327 (US-50)
CrossesCxst RR
Location3 MI E JCT US-45N
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyClay County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.67557, -88.45798
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,343 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 FAP-327 (US-50) over Cxst RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-327 (US-50) over Cxst RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP-327 (US-50) over Cxst RR carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAP-327 (US-50) over Cxst RR?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-327 (US-50) over Cxst RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.