US Bridges

FAP-322 (US-51) over CSXT RR

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · 1 MI S I-70 Int · Structure no. 026003300000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-322 (US-51) over CSXT RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-322 (US-51) over CSXT RR in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 67 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 7,150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,650 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-322 (US-51)
CrossesCSXT RR
Location1 MI S I-70 Int
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.96168, -89.09327
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,150 (2023)
Projected traffic7,650 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$616,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP-322 (US-51) over CSXT RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is FAP-322 (US-51) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP-322 (US-51) over CSXT RR carry?

About 7,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP-322 (US-51) over CSXT RR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-322 (US-51) over CSXT RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.