US Bridges

FAP-116 (ILL-130) over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Edwards County, Illinois · Scl Albion · Structure no. 024000500000000

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-116 (ILL-130) over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-116 (ILL-130) over Norfolk Southern RR in Edwards County, Illinois. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 91 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-116 (ILL-130)
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationScl Albion
RouteState Highway 130
CountyEdwards County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.36996, -88.04997
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 FAP-116 (ILL-130) over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is FAP-116 (ILL-130) over Norfolk Southern 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAP-116 (ILL-130) over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FAP-116 (ILL-130) over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-116 (ILL-130) over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.