US Bridges

Ch 33/OLD 36 over Br Long Point Slough

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · .5MI N I72 on 0LD 36 · Structure no. 084200800000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 33/OLD 36 over Br Long Point Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ch 33/OLD 36 over Br Long Point Slough in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,818 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCh 33/OLD 36
CrossesBr Long Point Slough
Location.5MI N I72 on 0LD 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.84519, -89.25522
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,818 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 33/OLD 36 over Br Long Point Slough built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 33/OLD 36 over Br Long Point Slough 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Ch 33/OLD 36 over Br Long Point Slough carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ch 33/OLD 36 over Br Long Point Slough?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Ch 33/OLD 36 over Br Long Point Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.