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FAS 2796 (US-40) over Coon Creek

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Effingham County, Illinois · .75 MI E Altamont · Structure no. 025009300000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2796 (US-40) over Coon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 2796 (US-40) over Coon Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,194 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2796 (US-40)
CrossesCoon Creek
Location.75 MI E Altamont
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.06147, -88.72779
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,350 (2023)
Projected traffic5,194 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 2796 (US-40) over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2796 (US-40) over Coon Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 2796 (US-40) over Coon Creek carry?

About 4,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2796 (US-40) over Coon Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2796 (US-40) over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.