US Bridges

FAS-1807 over FAP-327EB (us 50)

Fair

Lawrence County, Illinois · Int NE Lawrenceville · Structure no. 051003100000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1807 over FAP-327EB (us 50) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-1807 over FAP-327EB (us 50) in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,778 by 2046. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-1807
CrossesFAP-327EB (us 50)
LocationInt NE Lawrenceville
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyLawrence County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.72425, -87.64475
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,778 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS-1807 over FAP-327EB (us 50) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is FAS-1807 over FAP-327EB (us 50) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-1807 over FAP-327EB (us 50) carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1807 over FAP-327EB (us 50)?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1807 over FAP-327EB (us 50)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.