FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAS 2943

Carrying FAS 2943 over BROWNSVILLE CK TRIB

2.5 MI E OF THEBES, Alexander, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAS 2943

The FAS 2943 bridge in Alexander, Illinois carries FAS 2943 over BROWNSVILLE CK TRIB. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.4 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.5 metric tons.

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

How FAS 2943 compares

▼ 16.1
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Illinois bridges
96
Bridges in Alexander · 8 in Poor condition
FAS 2943 18.5 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
38.1
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
18.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.4 m (28 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
002500400000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAS 2943 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 2943 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 FAS 2943?

FAS 2943 in Alexander, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAS 2943 inspected?

FAS 2943'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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAS 2943 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 2943?

FAS 2943 has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAS 2943?

FAS 2943 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is FAS 2943 and does age affect safety?

FAS 2943 was built in 1968, making it 58 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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