ILL 3 - FAP 14
Carrying ILL 3 - FAP 14 over LAKE CR
0.5 MI S OF ILL 127, Alexander, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ILL 3 - FAP 14
The ILL 3 - FAP 14 bridge in Alexander, Illinois carries ILL 3 - FAP 14 over LAKE CR. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 66.7 meters (219 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,950 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ILL 3 - FAP 14 compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1986
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 66.7 m (219 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.7 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,950 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 002003000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ILL 3 - FAP 14 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 ILL 3 - FAP 14 against other structures in Alexander 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 ILL 3 - FAP 14?
ILL 3 - FAP 14 in Alexander, Illinois has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ILL 3 - FAP 14 inspected?
ILL 3 - FAP 14'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 1,950 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ILL 3 - FAP 14 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 ILL 3 - FAP 14?
ILL 3 - FAP 14 has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ILL 3 - FAP 14?
ILL 3 - FAP 14 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ILL 3 - FAP 14 and does age affect safety?
ILL 3 - FAP 14 was built in 1986, making it 40 years old.
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.
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