US Bridges

FAU 8384/OUTERBELT over Trib to Ll Wabash R

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · W Edge Effingham · Structure no. 025600900000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,850
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8384/OUTERBELT over Trib to Ll Wabash R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 8384/OUTERBELT over Trib to Ll Wabash R in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 4,850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,717 by 2046. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8384/OUTERBELT
CrossesTrib to Ll Wabash R
LocationW Edge Effingham
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.12503, -88.57437
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,850 (2023)
Projected traffic4,717 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 FAU 8384/OUTERBELT over Trib to Ll Wabash R built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8384/OUTERBELT over Trib to Ll Wabash R 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 8384/OUTERBELT over Trib to Ll Wabash R carry?

About 4,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8384/OUTERBELT over Trib to Ll Wabash R?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8384/OUTERBELT over Trib to Ll Wabash R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.