Ch 31(FAS 674) over Little Wabash River
PoorColes County, Illinois · 0.8MI S. Paradise RD · Structure no. 015003400000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 31(FAS 674) over Little Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 31(FAS 674) over Little Wabash River in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 31(FAS 674) over Little Wabash River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 31(FAS 674) over Little Wabash River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 31(FAS 674) over Little Wabash River carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ch 31(FAS 674) over Little Wabash River?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 31(FAS 674) over Little Wabash River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.