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FAS-1710 (US-40) over CSXT RR

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · 2.25 MI W Effingham · Structure no. 025008700000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1710 (US-40) over CSXT RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-1710 (US-40) over CSXT RR in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,254 by 2046. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 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)
CrossesCSXT RR
Location2.25 MI W Effingham
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.10194, -88.59735
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2023)
Projected traffic6,254 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 CSXT RR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1710 (US-40) over CSXT RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-1710 (US-40) over CSXT RR carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1710 (US-40) over CSXT RR?

The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1710 (US-40) over CSXT RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.