FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FRONT/HARDIN STREE

Carrying FRONT/HARDIN STREE over CLEAR CREEK

VILLAGE OF VIRGINIA, Cass, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FRONT/HARDIN STREE

The FRONT/HARDIN STREE bridge in Cass, Illinois carries FRONT/HARDIN STREE over CLEAR CREEK. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 14.3 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 400 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

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

How FRONT/HARDIN STREE compares

▼ 2.2
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Illinois bridges
77
Bridges in Cass · 15 in Poor condition
FRONT/HARDIN STREE 32.4 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
14.3 m (47 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
009600400000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FRONT/HARDIN STREE 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 FRONT/HARDIN STREE against other structures in Cass 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 FRONT/HARDIN STREE?

FRONT/HARDIN STREE in Cass, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FRONT/HARDIN STREE inspected?

FRONT/HARDIN STREE'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 400 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FRONT/HARDIN STREE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FRONT/HARDIN STREE?

FRONT/HARDIN STREE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FRONT/HARDIN STREE?

FRONT/HARDIN STREE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is FRONT/HARDIN STREE and does age affect safety?

FRONT/HARDIN STREE was built in 2010, making it 16 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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