Wabash County Bridge Report Card
Wabash County scores 89 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Wabash County, Illinois
Wabash County has 90 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.6% is at or below the 9.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 310 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Wabash County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 89/100 (B). The county has 90 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 310 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 5.6% | 11.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.5% of measured traffic | 0.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 42 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 60,565 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 5.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 9.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 42 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 310 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Wabash County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fas-1810 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1959 |
| Tr-85 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 75 | 1909 |
| Tr-177 over Drainage Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1978 |
| Tr-175 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1909 |
| Tr-112 over Drainage Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1909 |
| Fap-825 (ill-15) over Greathouse Creek | High traffic | Fair | 7,650 | 1975 |
| Fap 827(ill-15) over Wabash River | High traffic | Fair | 6,800 | 2010 |
| Fap-825 (ill-15) over Trib Coffee Creek | High traffic | Fair | 3,850 | 1974 |
| Fap-825 (ill-15) over Trib Coffee Creek | High traffic | Fair | 3,850 | 1974 |
| Fap 332 (il 1) over Crawfish Creek | High traffic | Good | 3,500 | 2016 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.