US Bridges

FAS 2735 over Paddock Creek

Good

Madison County, Illinois · 2.4 MI W Prairietown · Structure no. 060332700000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2735 over Paddock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 2735 over Paddock Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2046. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 2735
CrossesPaddock Creek
Location2.4 MI W Prairietown
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.95737, -89.96281
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2024)
Projected traffic1,980 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 2735 over Paddock Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2735 over Paddock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2735 over Paddock Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2735 over Paddock Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2735 over Paddock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.