US Bridges

FAP-783 (ILL-33) over CSXT RR

Fair

Lawrence County, Illinois · .75 MI S US-50 · Structure no. 051003200000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-783 (ILL-33) over CSXT RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-783 (ILL-33) over CSXT RR in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2046. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-783 (ILL-33)
CrossesCSXT RR
Location.75 MI S US-50
RouteState Highway 33
CountyLawrence County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.70453, -87.55591
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,273 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP-783 (ILL-33) over CSXT RR built?

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

What condition is FAP-783 (ILL-33) over CSXT RR 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-783 (ILL-33) over CSXT RR carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP-783 (ILL-33) over CSXT RR?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-783 (ILL-33) over CSXT RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.