Ch 08 over Little Wabash River
FairRichland County, Illinois · 2.5 MI W Schnell · Structure no. 080319100000000
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 169 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 08 over Little Wabash River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 08 over Little Wabash River in Richland County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long and 24 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 08 over Little Wabash River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 08 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 08 over Little Wabash River carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ch 08 over Little Wabash River?
The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 08 over Little Wabash River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.