FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MT AUBURN RD

Carrying MT AUBURN RD over BUCKHART CREEK

4.2M S CH2,MT AUBURN, Christian, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MT AUBURN RD

The MT AUBURN RD bridge in Christian, Illinois carries MT AUBURN RD over BUCKHART CREEK. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.7 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 600 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.0 metric tons.

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

How MT AUBURN RD compares

▲ 10.4
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 12%
Higher load rating than 88% of Illinois bridges
323
Bridges in Christian · 54 in Poor condition
MT AUBURN RD 45.0 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
45.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.7 m (29 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
011200600000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MT AUBURN RD 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 MT AUBURN RD against other structures in Christian 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 MT AUBURN RD?

MT AUBURN RD in Christian, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MT AUBURN RD inspected?

MT AUBURN RD'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 600 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MT AUBURN RD 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 MT AUBURN RD?

MT AUBURN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MT AUBURN RD?

MT AUBURN RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MT AUBURN RD and does age affect safety?

MT AUBURN RD was built in 1987, making it 39 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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