US Bridges

FAP 327 (us 50) over Otter Pond Ditch

Good

Lawrence County, Illinois · 1.5 MI E Il 1 Int · Structure no. 051006600000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
489 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 327 (us 50) over Otter Pond Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 327 (us 50) over Otter Pond Ditch in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,899 by 2046. The structure is 489 ft (149.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 327 (us 50)
CrossesOtter Pond Ditch
Location1.5 MI E Il 1 Int
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyLawrence County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.72846, -87.66226
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length489 ft (149.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2023)
Projected traffic4,899 by 2046
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Otter Pond Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 327 (us 50) over Otter Pond Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does FAP 327 (us 50) over Otter Pond Ditch carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FAP 327 (us 50) over Otter Pond Ditch?

The structure is 489 ft (149.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 327 (us 50) over Otter Pond Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.