US Bridges

FAP-327EB (US-50) over TR-262

Fair

Lawrence County, Illinois · 2.4 MI E Airport Int · Structure no. 051002200000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-327EB (US-50) over TR-262 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FAP-327EB (US-50) over TR-262 in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 68 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 5 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,065 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-327EB (US-50)
CrossesTR-262
Location2.4 MI E Airport Int
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyLawrence County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.71646, -87.58921
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 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
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-327EB (US-50) over TR-262 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is FAP-327EB (US-50) over TR-262 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAP-327EB (US-50) over TR-262 carry?

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

How long is FAP-327EB (US-50) over TR-262?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-327EB (US-50) over TR-262?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.