US Bridges

FAP-774 (ILL-32 33 over Little Wabash River

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · 2 MI NW Effingham · Structure no. 025007800000000

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-774 (ILL-32 33 over Little Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-774 (ILL-32 33 over Little Wabash River in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 51 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,042 by 2046. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesFAP-774 (ILL-32 33
CrossesLittle Wabash River
Location2 MI NW Effingham
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates39.14758, -88.57706
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2023)
Projected traffic6,042 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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-774 (ILL-32 33 over Little Wabash River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is FAP-774 (ILL-32 33 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAP-774 (ILL-32 33 over Little Wabash River carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAP-774 (ILL-32 33 over Little Wabash River?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-774 (ILL-32 33 over Little Wabash River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.