US Bridges

Ch 33 (fas 656) over Little Wabash River

Fair

Shelby County, Illinois · 2 MI W of Neoga · Structure no. 087355500000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 33 (fas 656) over Little Wabash River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 33 (fas 656) over Little Wabash River in Shelby County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCh 33 (fas 656)
CrossesLittle Wabash River
Location2 MI W of Neoga
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.31662, -88.50119
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2024)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Ch 33 (fas 656) over Little Wabash River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 33 (fas 656) 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Ch 33 (fas 656) over Little Wabash River carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ch 33 (fas 656) over Little Wabash River?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 33 (fas 656) over Little Wabash River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.