FAS-2816 over Little Wabash River
FairWayne County, Illinois · 3.0 MI N Golden Gate · Structure no. 096300300000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 199 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-2816 over Little Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-2816 over Little Wabash River in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2046. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 FAS-2816 over Little Wabash River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-2816 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FAS-2816 over Little Wabash River carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAS-2816 over Little Wabash River?
The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-2816 over Little Wabash River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.