FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RUSSEL ST MSS 1034

Carrying RUSSEL ST MSS 1034 over TRIB OF SHOAL CK

POCAHONTAS, Bond, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RUSSEL ST MSS 1034

The RUSSEL ST MSS 1034 bridge in Bond, Illinois carries RUSSEL ST MSS 1034 over TRIB OF SHOAL CK. It was built in 1920, making it 106 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 6.9 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.9 metric tons.

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

How RUSSEL ST MSS 1034 compares

▼ 7.7
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of Illinois bridges
165
Bridges in Bond · 12 in Poor condition
RUSSEL ST MSS 1034 26.9 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
34.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
10.8
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
26.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1920
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.9 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
003410000000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 3/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

RUSSEL ST MSS 1034 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare RUSSEL ST MSS 1034 against other structures in Bond 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 RUSSEL ST MSS 1034?

RUSSEL ST MSS 1034 in Bond, Illinois has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RUSSEL ST MSS 1034 inspected?

RUSSEL ST MSS 1034'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RUSSEL ST MSS 1034 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RUSSEL ST MSS 1034?

RUSSEL ST MSS 1034 has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RUSSEL ST MSS 1034?

RUSSEL ST MSS 1034 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is RUSSEL ST MSS 1034 and does age affect safety?

RUSSEL ST MSS 1034 was built in 1920, making it 106 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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