US Bridges

FAP-877 (ILL-141) over Wabash River

Fair

White County, Illinois · 4.5 MI NE New Haven · Structure no. 097990000000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
2,400 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

FAP-877 (ILL-141) over Wabash River is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying FAP-877 (ILL-141) over Wabash River in White 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,343 by 2046. The structure is 2,400 ft (731.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-877 (ILL-141)
CrossesWabash River
Location4.5 MI NE New Haven
RouteState Highway 141
CountyWhite County
StateIllinois
Coordinates37.94378, -88.04013
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+48 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,400 ft (731.4 m)
Longest span427 ft (130.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,343 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$10.5 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

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

The structure is 2,400 ft (731.4 m) long with a longest span of 427 ft (130.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).