US Bridges

FAP-877 (ILL-141) over Little Wabash River

Fair

White County, Illinois · Ncl New Haven · Structure no. 097003000000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
563 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-877 (ILL-141) over Little Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-877 (ILL-141) over Little Wabash River in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 70 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 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,535 by 2046. The structure is 563 ft (171.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesFAP-877 (ILL-141)
CrossesLittle Wabash River
LocationNcl New Haven
RouteState Highway 141
Coordinates37.91176, -88.12942
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length563 ft (171.6 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,450 (2023)
Projected traffic3,535 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP-877 (ILL-141) over Little Wabash River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is FAP-877 (ILL-141) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAP-877 (ILL-141) over Little Wabash River carry?

About 3,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAP-877 (ILL-141) over Little Wabash River?

The structure is 563 ft (171.6 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-877 (ILL-141) over Little Wabash River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.