US Bridges

FAP-327WB (US-50) over FAS-1827

Poor

Lawrence County, Illinois · Law-Vincennes Ap RD · Structure no. 051001600000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-327WB (US-50) over FAS-1827 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP-327WB (US-50) over FAS-1827 in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,065 by 2046. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesFAP-327WB (US-50)
CrossesFAS-1827
LocationLaw-Vincennes Ap RD
RouteU.S. Route 50
Coordinates38.72276, -87.63195
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2023)
Projected traffic4,065 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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-327WB (US-50) over FAS-1827 built?

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

What condition is FAP-327WB (US-50) over FAS-1827 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does FAP-327WB (US-50) over FAS-1827 carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FAP-327WB (US-50) over FAS-1827?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-327WB (US-50) over FAS-1827?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.