FAS 1632(CH 38) over W Br Little Wabash R
PoorShelby County, Illinois · 3.2 MI SE of Windsor · Structure no. 087302300000000
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1632(CH 38) over W Br Little Wabash R is a concrete slab carrying FAS 1632(CH 38) over W Br Little Wabash R in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 109 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 4 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.
It carries about 475 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1632(CH 38) over W Br Little Wabash R built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is FAS 1632(CH 38) over W Br Little Wabash R 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 1632(CH 38) over W Br Little Wabash R carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1632(CH 38) over W Br Little Wabash R?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1632(CH 38) over W Br Little Wabash R?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.