US 50 WB over Wabash Riv/Ill SR 33
FairLawrence County, Illinois · Vincennes Ind · Structure no. 051990100000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,743 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 WB over Wabash Riv/Ill SR 33 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 50 WB over Wabash Riv/Ill SR 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 1,743 ft (531.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 WB over Wabash Riv/Ill SR 33 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is US 50 WB over Wabash Riv/Ill SR 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 WB over Wabash Riv/Ill SR 33 carry?
About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 50 WB over Wabash Riv/Ill SR 33?
The structure is 1,743 ft (531.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 WB over Wabash Riv/Ill SR 33?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.