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FAP 327 (us 50) over Embarras River

Fair

Lawrence County, Illinois · .5 MI W Il 1 · Structure no. 051006300000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
456 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 327 (us 50) over Embarras River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 327 (us 50) over Embarras River in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,838 by 2046. The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 327 (us 50)
CrossesEmbarras River
Location.5 MI W Il 1
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyLawrence County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.73789, -87.69289
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length456 ft (139 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2023)
Projected traffic3,838 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 327 (us 50) over Embarras River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 327 (us 50) over Embarras River 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 327 (us 50) over Embarras River carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FAP 327 (us 50) over Embarras River?

The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 327 (us 50) over Embarras River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.