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FAP 328 (US-45) over CSXT RR

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · Banker ST - Effinghm · Structure no. 025600400000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 328 (US-45) over CSXT RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 328 (US-45) over CSXT RR in Effingham 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,370 by 2046. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 328 (US-45)
CrossesCSXT RR
LocationBanker ST - Effinghm
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.11703, -88.54621
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,370 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 FAP 328 (US-45) over CSXT RR built?

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

What condition is FAP 328 (US-45) over CSXT 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 328 (US-45) over CSXT RR carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAP 328 (US-45) over CSXT RR?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 328 (US-45) over CSXT RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.