US Bridges

US 40(FAS 1707) over I-70

Fair

Clark County, Illinois · 2 MI W State Line · Structure no. 012002500000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40(FAS 1707) over I-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40(FAS 1707) over I-70 in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 57 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,495 by 2046. The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40(FAS 1707)
CrossesI-70
Location2 MI W State Line
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyClark County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.42702, -87.56255
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2023)
Projected traffic4,495 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40(FAS 1707) over I-70 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US 40(FAS 1707) over I-70 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 40(FAS 1707) over I-70 carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 40(FAS 1707) over I-70?

The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 40(FAS 1707) over I-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.