US Bridges

FAI-70 EB over Little Wabash River

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · 8.8 MI E Altamnt Int · Structure no. 025010700000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
465 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-70 EB over Little Wabash River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-70 EB over Little Wabash River in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 11,850 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,144 by 2046. The structure is 465 ft (141.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI-70 EB
CrossesLittle Wabash River
Location8.8 MI E Altamnt Int
RouteInterstate 70
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.09022, -88.59519
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length465 ft (141.8 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,850 (2023)
Projected traffic13,144 by 2046
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 FAI-70 EB over Little Wabash River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI-70 EB 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAI-70 EB over Little Wabash River carry?

About 11,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is FAI-70 EB over Little Wabash River?

The structure is 465 ft (141.8 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAI-70 EB over Little Wabash River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.