US Bridges

FAS-1710 (US-40) over Little Wabash River

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · 2 MI W Effingham · Structure no. 025007900000000

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1710 (US-40) over Little Wabash River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-1710 (US-40) over Little Wabash River in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 48 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 5,950 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,360 by 2046. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-1710 (US-40)
CrossesLittle Wabash River
Location2 MI W Effingham
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.10414, -88.59359
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,950 (2023)
Projected traffic6,360 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-1710 (US-40) over Little Wabash River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is FAS-1710 (US-40) over Little Wabash River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-1710 (US-40) over Little Wabash River carry?

About 5,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1710 (US-40) over Little Wabash River?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1710 (US-40) over Little Wabash River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.