US Bridges

FAS 1707 (US-40) over Stream

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · MP 22.68 · Structure no. 025860400000000

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1707 (US-40) over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1707 (US-40) over Stream in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 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 3,950 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,339 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesFAS 1707 (US-40)
CrossesStream
LocationMP 22.68
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.14904, -88.41836
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,950 (2023)
Projected traffic3,339 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 1707 (US-40) over Stream built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1707 (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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1707 (US-40) over Stream carry?

About 3,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1707 (US-40) over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns FAS 1707 (US-40) over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.