US Bridges

FAP-327 (US-50) over FAP-332 (IL-1)

Good

Lawrence County, Illinois · FAP-1 (ill 1) Int · Structure no. 051001200000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
168 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-327 (US-50) over FAP-332 (IL-1) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-327 (US-50) over FAP-332 (IL-1) in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 66 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,899 by 2046. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-327 (US-50)
CrossesFAP-332 (IL-1)
LocationFAP-1 (ill 1) Int
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyLawrence County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.7392, -87.68434
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2023)
Projected traffic4,899 by 2046
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP-327 (US-50) over FAP-332 (IL-1) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is FAP-327 (US-50) over FAP-332 (IL-1) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2021.

How much traffic does FAP-327 (US-50) over FAP-332 (IL-1) carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FAP-327 (US-50) over FAP-332 (IL-1)?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-327 (US-50) over FAP-332 (IL-1)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.