FAS-836 (CH-35) over Puncheon Creek
PoorJefferson County, Illinois · 5 MI W Waltonville · Structure no. 041302100000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-836 (CH-35) over Puncheon Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS-836 (CH-35) over Puncheon Creek in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-836 (CH-35) over Puncheon Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-836 (CH-35) over Puncheon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does FAS-836 (CH-35) over Puncheon Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FAS-836 (CH-35) over Puncheon Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-836 (CH-35) over Puncheon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.