FAP-327 (US-50 Wb) over Elm River
FairClay County, Illinois · .2 MI E JCT US-45S · Structure no. 013000300000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP-327 (US-50 Wb) over Elm River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-327 (US-50 Wb) over Elm River in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,950 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,576 by 2046. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 40 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP-327 (US-50 Wb) over Elm River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAP-327 (US-50 Wb) over Elm River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does FAP-327 (US-50 Wb) over Elm River carry?
About 4,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FAP-327 (US-50 Wb) over Elm River?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns FAP-327 (US-50 Wb) over Elm River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.