FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAU 7202/SCOTTSDAL

Carrying FAU 7202/SCOTTSDAL over PHINNEY BRANCH

0.3 S KIRBY AVE, Champaign, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAU 7202/SCOTTSDAL

The FAU 7202/SCOTTSDAL bridge in Champaign, Illinois carries FAU 7202/SCOTTSDAL over PHINNEY BRANCH. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2008, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 21.9 meters (72 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 900 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 7/9, substructure 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 17.5 metric tons.

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

How FAU 7202/SCOTTSDAL compares

▼ 17.1
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Illinois bridges
743
Bridges in Champaign · 51 in Poor condition
FAU 7202/SCOTTSDAL 17.5 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
36.3
Serviceability /30
18.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
17.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1900
Last Reconstructed
2008
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
21.9 m (72 ft)
Deck Width
11.4 m (37 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
900 vehicles/day
Structure Number
010990200000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAU 7202/SCOTTSDAL 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 FAU 7202/SCOTTSDAL 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 FAU 7202/SCOTTSDAL?

FAU 7202/SCOTTSDAL in Champaign, Illinois has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAU 7202/SCOTTSDAL inspected?

FAU 7202/SCOTTSDAL'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 900 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAU 7202/SCOTTSDAL 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 FAU 7202/SCOTTSDAL?

FAU 7202/SCOTTSDAL has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAU 7202/SCOTTSDAL?

FAU 7202/SCOTTSDAL is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is FAU 7202/SCOTTSDAL and does age affect safety?

FAU 7202/SCOTTSDAL was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 2008.

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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