US Bridges

FAS-800 over Little Wabash River

Fair

Edwards County, Illinois · 0.5 MI S Blood · Structure no. 024300000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
1,484 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-800 over Little Wabash River is a steel truss - thru carrying FAS-800 over Little Wabash River in Edwards County, Illinois. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 1,484 ft (452.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-800
CrossesLittle Wabash River
Location0.5 MI S Blood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEdwards County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.51852, -88.13438
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+22 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,484 ft (452.2 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic707 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS-800 over Little Wabash River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-800 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-800 over Little Wabash River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAS-800 over Little Wabash River?

The structure is 1,484 ft (452.2 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-800 over Little Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.