FAS 2701 (ILL-37) over Little Wabash River
FairEffingham County, Illinois · 3 MI N Mason · Structure no. 025008900000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 376 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 2701 (ILL-37) over Little Wabash River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2701 (ILL-37) over Little Wabash River in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,173 by 2046. The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 2701 (ILL-37) over Little Wabash River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 2701 (ILL-37) 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 2701 (ILL-37) over Little Wabash River carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAS 2701 (ILL-37) over Little Wabash River?
The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 2701 (ILL-37) over Little Wabash River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.