FAP-823 (ILL-15) over Little Wabash River
FairWayne County, Illinois · 4.5 MI W Edwards C L · Structure no. 096001000000000
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP-823 (ILL-15) over Little Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-823 (ILL-15) over Little Wabash River in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 102 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2046. The structure is 1,156 ft (352.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP-823 (ILL-15) over Little Wabash River built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is FAP-823 (ILL-15) 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 2023.
How much traffic does FAP-823 (ILL-15) over Little Wabash River carry?
About 2,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAP-823 (ILL-15) over Little Wabash River?
The structure is 1,156 ft (352.5 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns FAP-823 (ILL-15) over Little Wabash River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.