US Bridges

FAP-328 (US-45) over Little Wabash River

Fair

Clay County, Illinois · .5 MI N Louisville · Structure no. 013001000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
736 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
3,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-328 (US-45) over Little Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-328 (US-45) over Little Wabash River in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,939 by 2046. The structure is 736 ft (224.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-328 (US-45)
CrossesLittle Wabash River
Location.5 MI N Louisville
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyClay County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.78533, -88.50806
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length736 ft (224.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (2023)
Projected traffic3,939 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP-328 (US-45) over Little Wabash River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-328 (US-45) over Little Wabash River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FAP-328 (US-45) over Little Wabash River carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAP-328 (US-45) over Little Wabash River?

The structure is 736 ft (224.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-328 (US-45) over Little Wabash River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.