FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAS 529 (CH 17)

Carrying FAS 529 (CH 17) over TWO MILE SLOUGH

1 MI E OF SADORUS, Champaign, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAS 529 (CH 17)

The FAS 529 (CH 17) bridge in Champaign, Illinois carries FAS 529 (CH 17) over TWO MILE SLOUGH. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 19.1 meters (63 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 800 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 a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.0 metric tons.

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

How FAS 529 (CH 17) compares

▲ 1.4
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 28%
Higher load rating than 72% of Illinois bridges
743
Bridges in Champaign · 51 in Poor condition
FAS 529 (CH 17) 36.0 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1988
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
19.1 m (63 ft)
Deck Width
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
010026000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

FAS 529 (CH 17) 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 FAS 529 (CH 17) against other structures in Champaign 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 529 (CH 17)?

FAS 529 (CH 17) in Champaign, Illinois has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAS 529 (CH 17) inspected?

FAS 529 (CH 17)'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 800 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAS 529 (CH 17) 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 FAS 529 (CH 17)?

FAS 529 (CH 17) has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAS 529 (CH 17)?

FAS 529 (CH 17) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FAS 529 (CH 17) and does age affect safety?

FAS 529 (CH 17) was built in 1988, making it 38 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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