FAS-719 over Litte Wabash River
FairClay County, Illinois · 4 MI E Iola · Structure no. 013300200000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 448 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-719 over Litte Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-719 over Litte Wabash River in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-719 over Litte Wabash River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-719 over Litte 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FAS-719 over Litte Wabash River carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAS-719 over Litte Wabash River?
The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-719 over Litte Wabash River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.