US Bridges

FAP-327 (US-50) over Canadian National RR

Fair

Clay County, Illinois · Clay-Marion CO Line · Structure no. 013003600000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-327 (US-50) over Canadian National RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-327 (US-50) over Canadian National RR in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,576 by 2046. The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-327 (US-50)
CrossesCanadian National RR
LocationClay-Marion CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyClay County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.63009, -88.69761
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,576 by 2046
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed70.8 mi (114 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 Canadian National RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-327 (US-50) over Canadian National 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 December 2022.

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

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

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

The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.