US Bridges

FAS-2816 over Little Wabash River

Good

Wayne County, Illinois · 6 MI S Golden Gate · Structure no. 096300800000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
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 1959, so it is 66 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2046. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFAS-2816
CrossesLittle Wabash River
Location6 MI S Golden Gate
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.30037, -88.17959
Functional classRural Minor 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic153 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-2816 over Little Wabash River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-2816 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-2816 over Little Wabash River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS-2816 over Little Wabash River?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-2816 over Little Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.