FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAS 1751(US-40)

Carrying FAS 1751(US-40) over HURRICANE CK BRANCH

2.4 MI E BOND CO LN, Fayette, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
43 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAS 1751(US-40)

The FAS 1751(US-40) bridge in Fayette, Illinois carries FAS 1751(US-40) over HURRICANE CK BRANCH. It was built in 1943, making it 83 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1992, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 52.4 meters (172 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,400 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FAS 1751(US-40) compares

▲ 8.8
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of Illinois bridges
356
Bridges in Fayette · 15 in Poor condition
FAS 1751(US-40) 43.4 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
13.7
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
43.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1943
Last Reconstructed
1992
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
52.4 m (172 ft)
Deck Width
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
026004500000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAS 1751(US-40) is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare FAS 1751(US-40) against other structures in Fayette and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for FAS 1751(US-40)?

FAS 1751(US-40) in Fayette, Illinois has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAS 1751(US-40) inspected?

FAS 1751(US-40)'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,400 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAS 1751(US-40) is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FAS 1751(US-40)?

FAS 1751(US-40) has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAS 1751(US-40)?

FAS 1751(US-40) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FAS 1751(US-40) and does age affect safety?

FAS 1751(US-40) was built in 1943, making it 83 years old and last reconstructed in 1992.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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