FAS 1751(US-40) over Hurricane Ck Branch
FairFayette County, Illinois · 2.4 MI E Bond CO LN · Structure no. 026004500000000
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1751(US-40) over Hurricane Ck Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1751(US-40) over Hurricane Ck Branch 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2046. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1751(US-40) over Hurricane Ck Branch 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 Hurricane Ck Branch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 1751(US-40) over Hurricane Ck Branch carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1751(US-40) over Hurricane Ck Branch?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1751(US-40) over Hurricane Ck Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.