US Bridges

FAS 1818 over Wabash Levee Ditch

Fair

White County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W Maunie · Structure no. 097328300000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1818 over Wabash Levee Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1818 over Wabash Levee Ditch in White County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1818
CrossesWabash Levee Ditch
Location1.5 MI W Maunie
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhite County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.03815, -88.0788
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1818 over Wabash Levee Ditch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1818 over Wabash Levee Ditch 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 1818 over Wabash Levee Ditch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1818 over Wabash Levee Ditch?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1818 over Wabash Levee Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.