US 40 over Bnsfrr
GoodBond County, Illinois · At Smithboro · Structure no. 003001800000000
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 277 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 over Bnsfrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 over Bnsfrr in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 83 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,768 by 2046. The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 over Bnsfrr built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is US 40 over Bnsfrr 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 over Bnsfrr carry?
About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 40 over Bnsfrr?
The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 over Bnsfrr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.