US Bridges

US 50 EB over Wabash Rv & Il Rt 33

Fair

Lawrence County, Illinois · Vincennes Ind · Structure no. 051990000000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,746 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 EB over Wabash Rv & Il Rt 33 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 50 EB over Wabash Rv & Il Rt 33 in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 65 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,459 by 2046. The structure is 1,746 ft (532.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50 EB
CrossesWabash Rv & Il Rt 33
LocationVincennes Ind
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyLawrence County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.70709, -87.5205
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,746 ft (532.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,459 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US 50 EB over Wabash Rv & Il Rt 33 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US 50 EB over Wabash Rv & Il Rt 33 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 US 50 EB over Wabash Rv & Il Rt 33 carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 50 EB over Wabash Rv & Il Rt 33?

The structure is 1,746 ft (532.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 EB over Wabash Rv & Il Rt 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.