FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CH 12(FAS 522)

Carrying CH 12(FAS 522) over STREAM

S OF SIDNEY, Champaign, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CH 12(FAS 522)

The CH 12(FAS 522) bridge in Champaign, Illinois carries CH 12(FAS 522) over STREAM. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.1 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 950 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. 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 26.2 metric tons.

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

How CH 12(FAS 522) compares

▼ 8.4
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of Illinois bridges
743
Bridges in Champaign · 51 in Poor condition
CH 12(FAS 522) 26.2 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
26.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.1 m (36 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
950 vehicles/day
Structure Number
010200900000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CH 12(FAS 522) 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 CH 12(FAS 522) 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 CH 12(FAS 522)?

CH 12(FAS 522) in Champaign, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CH 12(FAS 522) inspected?

CH 12(FAS 522)'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 950 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CH 12(FAS 522) 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 CH 12(FAS 522)?

CH 12(FAS 522) has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CH 12(FAS 522)?

CH 12(FAS 522) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is CH 12(FAS 522) and does age affect safety?

CH 12(FAS 522) was built in 1969, making it 57 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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