US Bridges

FAP 827(ILL-15) over Wabash River

Fair

Wabash County, Illinois · Mt Carmel · Structure no. 093002100000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,878 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 827(ILL-15) over Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 827(ILL-15) over Wabash River in Wabash County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 5 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,717 by 2046. The structure is 2,878 ft (877.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 827(ILL-15)
CrossesWabash River
LocationMt Carmel
RouteState Highway 15
CountyWabash County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.39959, -87.75804
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+15 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,878 ft (877.1 m)
Longest span227 ft (69.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2023)
Projected traffic6,717 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAP 827(ILL-15) over Wabash River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 827(ILL-15) over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 827(ILL-15) over Wabash River carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 827(ILL-15) over Wabash River?

The structure is 2,878 ft (877.1 m) long with a longest span of 227 ft (69.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 827(ILL-15) over Wabash River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.