FAS-1724 (CH-23) over Little Wabash River
FairEffingham County, Illinois · 2.5 MI W Watson · Structure no. 025320700000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-1724 (CH-23) over Little Wabash River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-1724 (CH-23) 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 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2046. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-1724 (CH-23) over Little Wabash River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-1724 (CH-23) 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FAS-1724 (CH-23) over Little Wabash River carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAS-1724 (CH-23) over Little Wabash River?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-1724 (CH-23) over Little Wabash River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.