US Bridges

Il 1 US 150(FAP 33 over Paris Lake

Fair

Edgar County, Illinois · N Edge of Paris · Structure no. 023002400000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 1 US 150(FAP 33 over Paris Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 1 US 150(FAP 33 over Paris Lake in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 6,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,707 by 2046. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesIl 1 US 150(FAP 33
CrossesParis Lake
LocationN Edge of Paris
RouteU.S. Route 150
Coordinates39.63636, -87.69272
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,050 (2023)
Projected traffic5,707 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 1 US 150(FAP 33 over Paris Lake built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 1 US 150(FAP 33 over Paris Lake 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Il 1 US 150(FAP 33 over Paris Lake carry?

About 6,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Il 1 US 150(FAP 33 over Paris Lake?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Il 1 US 150(FAP 33 over Paris Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.