US Bridges

FAP-328 (US-45) over Ew RR

Fair

White County, Illinois · Enfield · Structure no. 097002400000000

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-328 (US-45) over Ew RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-328 (US-45) over Ew RR in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 86 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,030 by 2046. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-328 (US-45)
CrossesEw RR
LocationEnfield
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyWhite County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.09775, -88.33784
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 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 rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2023)
Projected traffic3,030 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP-328 (US-45) over Ew RR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is FAP-328 (US-45) over Ew 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAP-328 (US-45) over Ew RR carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAP-328 (US-45) over Ew RR?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-328 (US-45) over Ew RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.