US Bridges

Fa 752 (US-40) over FAI-70

Fair

Fayette County, Illinois · Brownstown Int · Structure no. 026004900000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fa 752 (US-40) over FAI-70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fa 752 (US-40) over FAI-70 in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,060 by 2046. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFa 752 (US-40)
CrossesFAI-70
LocationBrownstown Int
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyFayette County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.97405, -89.00327
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2023)
Projected traffic3,060 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Fa 752 (US-40) over FAI-70 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fa 752 (US-40) over FAI-70 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fa 752 (US-40) over FAI-70 carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Fa 752 (US-40) over FAI-70?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fa 752 (US-40) over FAI-70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.