US Bridges

FAS 1751 (US-40) over CSXT RR

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · .3 MI E Bond CO LN · Structure no. 026004200000000

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1751 (US-40) over CSXT RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1751 (US-40) over CSXT RR in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 82 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,428 by 2046. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1751 (US-40)
CrossesCSXT RR
Location.3 MI E Bond CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.92352, -89.25244
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2023)
Projected traffic1,428 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1751 (US-40) over CSXT RR built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is FAS 1751 (US-40) over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1751 (US-40) over CSXT RR carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1751 (US-40) over CSXT RR?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1751 (US-40) over CSXT RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.