US Bridges

US 40(FAS 1707) over Stream

Fair

Clark County, Illinois · East of Casey · Structure no. 012201200000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40(FAS 1707) over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 40(FAS 1707) over Stream in Clark County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,879 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40(FAS 1707)
CrossesStream
LocationEast of Casey
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyClark County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.31563, -87.96681
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,879 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 US 40(FAS 1707) over Stream built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40(FAS 1707) over Stream 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 November 2024.

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

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 40(FAS 1707) over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns US 40(FAS 1707) over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.