US Bridges

US 40 / FAU 9832 over Branch of Beaver CR

Fair

Bond County, Illinois · 600 Ft W of Il 127 · Structure no. 003200700000000

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 / FAU 9832 over Branch of Beaver CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 40 / FAU 9832 over Branch of Beaver CR in Bond County, Illinois. It was built in 1942, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 3,950 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,586 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40 / FAU 9832
CrossesBranch of Beaver CR
Location600 Ft W of Il 127
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyBond County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.87841, -89.39164
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,950 (2023)
Projected traffic3,586 by 2046
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 40 / FAU 9832 over Branch of Beaver CR built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 / FAU 9832 over Branch of Beaver CR 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 US 40 / FAU 9832 over Branch of Beaver CR carry?

About 3,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 40 / FAU 9832 over Branch of Beaver CR?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 40 / FAU 9832 over Branch of Beaver CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.