US Bridges

FAP-327 (US-50) over CSXT Rr.

Fair

Richland County, Illinois · 2 MI E JCT ILL-130 · Structure no. 080000500000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-327 (US-50) over CSXT Rr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-327 (US-50) over CSXT Rr. in Richland County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,586 by 2046. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-327 (US-50)
CrossesCSXT Rr.
Location2 MI E JCT ILL-130
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyRichland County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.72407, -88.06275
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,450 (2023)
Projected traffic3,586 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP-327 (US-50) over CSXT Rr. built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-327 (US-50) over CSXT 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAP-327 (US-50) over CSXT Rr. carry?

About 3,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FAP-327 (US-50) over CSXT Rr.?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-327 (US-50) over CSXT Rr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.