US Bridges

FAP 770 (il 128) over UP RR

Fair

Shelby County, Illinois · 1.75 MI S Findlay RD · Structure no. 087003000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 770 (il 128) over UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 770 (il 128) over UP RR in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,525 by 2046. The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP 770 (il 128)
CrossesUP RR
Location1.75 MI S Findlay RD
RouteState Highway 128
CountyShelby County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.4959, -88.80786
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length169 ft (51.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2023)
Projected traffic2,525 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 770 (il 128) over UP RR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 770 (il 128) over UP 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 770 (il 128) over UP RR carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAP 770 (il 128) over UP RR?

The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 770 (il 128) over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.