FAS-1709 (CH-8) over Little Wabash River
GoodEffingham County, Illinois · 4.5 MI N Effingham · Structure no. 025320600000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 221 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-1709 (CH-8) over Little Wabash River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-1709 (CH-8) over Little Wabash River in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2046. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 FAS-1709 (CH-8) over Little Wabash River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-1709 (CH-8) over Little Wabash River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.
How much traffic does FAS-1709 (CH-8) over Little Wabash River carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS-1709 (CH-8) over Little Wabash River?
The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-1709 (CH-8) over Little Wabash River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.