US 40/FAS 779 over FAI 70 EB & WB
GoodBond County, Illinois · 1.6 MI E Pocahontas · Structure no. 003001600000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 287 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40/FAS 779 over FAI 70 EB & WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40/FAS 779 over FAI 70 EB & WB in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 59 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40/FAS 779 over FAI 70 EB & WB built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is US 40/FAS 779 over FAI 70 EB & WB 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US 40/FAS 779 over FAI 70 EB & WB carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 40/FAS 779 over FAI 70 EB & WB?
The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 40/FAS 779 over FAI 70 EB & WB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.