FAI-70 WB over Little Wabash River
FairEffingham County, Illinois · 8.8 MI E Altamnt Int · Structure no. 025010800000000
- 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 WB over Little Wabash River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-70 WB 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).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAI-70 WB over Little Wabash River built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAI-70 WB 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 WB over Little Wabash River carry?
About 11,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is FAI-70 WB 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 WB over Little Wabash River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.