FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SANFORD ST

Carrying SANFORD ST over E LAKE FORK DRAIN D

IN IVESDALE, Champaign, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SANFORD ST

The SANFORD ST bridge in Champaign, Illinois carries SANFORD ST over E LAKE FORK DRAIN D. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 21.9 meters (72 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 City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.6 metric tons.

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

How SANFORD ST compares

▼ 10.0
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of Illinois bridges
743
Bridges in Champaign · 51 in Poor condition
SANFORD ST 24.6 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.9
Serviceability /30
29.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
21.9 m (72 ft)
Deck Width
8.1 m (27 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
010607000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SANFORD ST 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 SANFORD ST 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 SANFORD ST?

SANFORD ST in Champaign, Illinois has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SANFORD ST inspected?

SANFORD ST'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. SANFORD ST 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 SANFORD ST?

SANFORD ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SANFORD ST?

SANFORD ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is SANFORD ST and does age affect safety?

SANFORD ST was built in 1972, making it 54 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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