US Bridges

FAP-828 (cc-Mont B over Little Wabash River

Fair

Clay County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N Clay City · Structure no. 013001900000000

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
321 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-828 (cc-Mont B over Little Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-828 (cc-Mont B over Little Wabash River in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 71 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,869 by 2046. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-828 (cc-Mont B
CrossesLittle Wabash River
Location1.5 MI N Clay City
CountyClay County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.70965, -88.35366
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2021)
Projected traffic1,869 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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-828 (cc-Mont B over Little Wabash River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is FAP-828 (cc-Mont B 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAP-828 (cc-Mont B over Little Wabash River carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAP-828 (cc-Mont B over Little Wabash River?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-828 (cc-Mont B over Little Wabash River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.