US Bridges

FAS-706 over Little Wabash River

Good

Wayne County, Illinois · 0.7 MI S Wynoose · Structure no. 096300000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-706 over Little Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-706 over Little Wabash River in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2046. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesFAS-706
CrossesLittle Wabash River
Location0.7 MI S Wynoose
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.58797, -88.22299
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic255 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAS-706 over Little Wabash River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-706 over Little Wabash River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-706 over Little Wabash River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS-706 over Little Wabash River?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-706 over Little Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.