US Bridges

FAS 674(CH 31) over Little Wabash River

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · S End Lake Paradise · Structure no. 015006000000000

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 674(CH 31) over Little Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 674(CH 31) over Little Wabash River in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 87 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 674(CH 31)
CrossesLittle Wabash River
LocationS End Lake Paradise
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.41018, -88.44007
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating84.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2024)
Projected traffic1,465 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 674(CH 31) over Little Wabash River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is FAS 674(CH 31) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 674(CH 31) over Little Wabash River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 674(CH 31) over Little Wabash River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 674(CH 31) over Little Wabash River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.