FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAS RT 835

Carrying FAS RT 835 over ELKHORN CREEK

2.2 MI NE OF OAKDALE, Washington, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAS RT 835

The FAS RT 835 bridge in Washington, Illinois carries FAS RT 835 over ELKHORN CREEK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1975, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,000 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.4 metric tons.

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

How FAS RT 835 compares

▼ 3.2
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Illinois bridges
232
Bridges in Washington · 11 in Poor condition
FAS RT 835 31.4 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.7
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
31.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Last Reconstructed
1975
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
14.4 m (47 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
095313400000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAS RT 835 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 RT 835 against other structures in Washington 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 RT 835?

FAS RT 835 in Washington, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAS RT 835 inspected?

FAS RT 835'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 1,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAS RT 835 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 RT 835?

FAS RT 835 has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAS RT 835?

FAS RT 835 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FAS RT 835 and does age affect safety?

FAS RT 835 was built in 1940, making it 86 years old and last reconstructed in 1975.

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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