US Bridges

TR-208 over FAP-327 (US-50)

Fair

Lawrence County, Illinois · 1.75 MI E JCT Ill 1 · Structure no. 051004700000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-208 over FAP-327 (US-50) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-208 over FAP-327 (US-50) in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, 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 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-208
CrossesFAP-327 (US-50)
Location1.75 MI E JCT Ill 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.72556, -87.65101
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2022)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 TR-208 over FAP-327 (US-50) built?

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

What condition is TR-208 over FAP-327 (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 August 2023.

How much traffic does TR-208 over FAP-327 (US-50) carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is TR-208 over FAP-327 (US-50)?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns TR-208 over FAP-327 (US-50)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.