US Bridges

I70WB/I57SB over US 40 & CSXT RR

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · .6 MI S Fay Av Int · Structure no. 025009900000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70WB/I57SB over US 40 & CSXT RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I70WB/I57SB over US 40 & CSXT RR in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 21,700 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,903 by 2046. The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesI70WB/I57SB
CrossesUS 40 & CSXT RR
Location.6 MI S Fay Av Int
RouteInterstate 57
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.11164, -88.5712
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (74.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,700 (2023)
Projected traffic23,903 by 2046
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I70WB/I57SB over US 40 & CSXT RR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is I70WB/I57SB over US 40 & 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I70WB/I57SB over US 40 & CSXT RR carry?

About 21,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is I70WB/I57SB over US 40 & CSXT RR?

The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I70WB/I57SB over US 40 & CSXT RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.