FAS-800 over Little Bonpas Creek
FairWabash County, Illinois · 3 MI W Mesa Lake · Structure no. 093300000000000
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-800 over Little Bonpas Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-800 over Little Bonpas Creek in Wabash County, Illinois. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-800 over Little Bonpas Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-800 over Little Bonpas Creek 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does FAS-800 over Little Bonpas Creek carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS-800 over Little Bonpas Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-800 over Little Bonpas Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.