US Bridges

FAP-783 (bus US 50 over TR-209 & Wabash Rv

Fair

Lawrence County, Illinois · Vincennes Ind · Structure no. 051003600000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
1,066 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-783 (bus US 50 over TR-209 & Wabash Rv is a concrete other carrying FAP-783 (bus US 50 over TR-209 & Wabash Rv in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 94 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,515 by 2046. The structure is 1,066 ft (324.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-783 (bus US 50
CrossesTR-209 & Wabash Rv
LocationVincennes Ind
CountyLawrence County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.68276, -87.53631
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,066 ft (324.9 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic6,515 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP-783 (bus US 50 over TR-209 & Wabash Rv built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is FAP-783 (bus US 50 over TR-209 & Wabash Rv 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAP-783 (bus US 50 over TR-209 & Wabash Rv carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAP-783 (bus US 50 over TR-209 & Wabash Rv?

The structure is 1,066 ft (324.9 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-783 (bus US 50 over TR-209 & Wabash Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.