US Bridges

FAP-777 (US-40) over Vandalia RR

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · .75 MI W US-51 · Structure no. 026004800000000

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-777 (US-40) over Vandalia RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-777 (US-40) over Vandalia RR in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 79 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 6,850 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,976 by 2046. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-777 (US-40)
CrossesVandalia RR
Location.75 MI W US-51
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.9775, -89.10711
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,850 (2023)
Projected traffic8,976 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAP-777 (US-40) over Vandalia RR built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is FAP-777 (US-40) over Vandalia 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does FAP-777 (US-40) over Vandalia RR carry?

About 6,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP-777 (US-40) over Vandalia RR?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-777 (US-40) over Vandalia RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.