US Bridges

FAS 1707(US 40) over Kettering Branch

Good

Clark County, Illinois · N Edge Martinsville · Structure no. 012006700000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1707(US 40) over Kettering Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1707(US 40) over Kettering Branch in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,717 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1707(US 40)
CrossesKettering Branch
LocationN Edge Martinsville
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyClark County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.34384, -87.87975
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,717 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 FAS 1707(US 40) over Kettering Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1707(US 40) over Kettering Branch 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 1707(US 40) over Kettering Branch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1707(US 40) over Kettering Branch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1707(US 40) over Kettering Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.