St. F Muni 7250 over Wabash River
PoorClosed to trafficLawrence County, Illinois · St. Francisville · Structure no. 051600800000000
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 1,054 ft
- 77 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
St. F Muni 7250 over Wabash River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying St. F Muni 7250 over Wabash River in Lawrence County, Illinois. It was built in 1906, so it is 119 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2046. The structure is 1,054 ft (321.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was St. F Muni 7250 over Wabash River built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025.
What condition is St. F Muni 7250 over Wabash River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.
How much traffic does St. F Muni 7250 over Wabash River carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is St. F Muni 7250 over Wabash River?
The structure is 1,054 ft (321.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns St. F Muni 7250 over Wabash River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.