US Bridges

FAU-8354 (US-40) over Salt Creek

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · 0.25 MI E Effingham · Structure no. 025009600000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU-8354 (US-40) over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU-8354 (US-40) over Salt Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2046. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU-8354 (US-40)
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.25 MI E Effingham
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.12152, -88.52479
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2023)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 FAU-8354 (US-40) over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU-8354 (US-40) over Salt Creek 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 FAU-8354 (US-40) over Salt Creek carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAU-8354 (US-40) over Salt Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAU-8354 (US-40) over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.