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FAS 2796 (US-40) over Stream

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · 6 MI E Altamont · Structure no. 025200900000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2796 (US-40) over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 2796 (US-40) over Stream in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,194 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2796 (US-40)
CrossesStream
Location6 MI E Altamont
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.08651, -88.64576
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2023)
Projected traffic5,194 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 Stream built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2796 (US-40) over Stream 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 December 2023.

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

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns FAS 2796 (US-40) over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.