US Bridges

FAS 836 over Puncheon Ck

Fair

Washington County, Illinois · 2.75 MI East Dubois · Structure no. 095320700000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
775
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 836 over Puncheon Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 836 over Puncheon Ck in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 666 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS 836
CrossesPuncheon Ck
Location2.75 MI East Dubois
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.21337, -89.15342
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2024)
Projected traffic666 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 836 over Puncheon Ck built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 836 over Puncheon Ck 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 836 over Puncheon Ck carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 836 over Puncheon Ck?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 836 over Puncheon Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.