US Bridges

FAU 8877 over Norfork & Western RR

Fair

Madison County, Illinois · 1.8 MI E Ill 111 · Structure no. 060322300000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8877 over Norfork & Western RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 8877 over Norfork & Western RR in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,918 by 2046. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8877
CrossesNorfork & Western RR
Location1.8 MI E Ill 111
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.79984, -90.03446
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2021)
Projected traffic7,918 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$817,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 8877 over Norfork & Western RR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8877 over Norfork & Western RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 8877 over Norfork & Western RR carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8877 over Norfork & Western RR?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8877 over Norfork & Western RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.