US Bridges

US 150(FAP 91) over Decatur & Eastern Il RR

Poor

Edgar County, Illinois · 2.8 MI E of Paris · Structure no. 023001400000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150(FAP 91) over Decatur & Eastern Il RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 150(FAP 91) over Decatur & Eastern Il RR in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,182 by 2046. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 150(FAP 91)
CrossesDecatur & Eastern Il RR
Location2.8 MI E of Paris
RouteU.S. Route 150
CountyEdgar County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.60699, -87.63472
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2023)
Projected traffic3,182 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 150(FAP 91) over Decatur & Eastern Il RR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 150(FAP 91) over Decatur & Eastern Il 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 150(FAP 91) over Decatur & Eastern Il RR carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 150(FAP 91) over Decatur & Eastern Il RR?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 150(FAP 91) over Decatur & Eastern Il RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.