US Bridges

FAP 328 - US 45 over Raccoon Creek

Good

Wayne County, Illinois · 0.5 MI S Clay CO Lin · Structure no. 096006700000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 328 - US 45 over Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 328 - US 45 over Raccoon Creek in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,397 by 2046. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 328 - US 45
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location0.5 MI S Clay CO Lin
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyWayne County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.59595, -88.43859
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2023)
Projected traffic2,397 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64 mi (103 km)
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 328 - US 45 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 328 - US 45 over Raccoon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 328 - US 45 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAP 328 - US 45 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 328 - US 45 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.