US Bridges

FAS-1710 (US-40) over L Wabash Rv Overflow

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · 1.8 MI W Effingham · Structure no. 025008600000000

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1710 (US-40) over L Wabash Rv Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-1710 (US-40) over L Wabash Rv Overflow in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 47 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 231 ft (70.4 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)
CrossesL Wabash Rv Overflow
Location1.8 MI W Effingham
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.10471, -88.591
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS-1710 (US-40) over L Wabash Rv Overflow built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is FAS-1710 (US-40) over L Wabash Rv Overflow 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-1710 (US-40) over L Wabash Rv Overflow carry?

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

How long is FAS-1710 (US-40) over L Wabash Rv Overflow?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1710 (US-40) over L Wabash Rv Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.