US Bridges

FAP-327WB (US-50) over FAP-783

Fair

Lawrence County, Illinois · Lake Lawrence Int · Structure no. 051002700000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-327WB (US-50) over FAP-783 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-327WB (US-50) over FAP-783 in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 64 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,459 by 2046. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP-327WB (US-50)
CrossesFAP-783
LocationLake Lawrence Int
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyLawrence County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.71132, -87.55442
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,459 by 2046
Trucks22%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP-327WB (US-50) over FAP-783 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is FAP-327WB (US-50) over FAP-783 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does FAP-327WB (US-50) over FAP-783 carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FAP-327WB (US-50) over FAP-783?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-327WB (US-50) over FAP-783?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.