FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TR 133/ SANDOVAL R

Carrying TR 133/ SANDOVAL R over LOST CREEK BRANCH

S. SHATTUC, Clinton, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
73 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TR 133/ SANDOVAL R

The TR 133/ SANDOVAL R bridge in Clinton, Illinois carries TR 133/ SANDOVAL R over LOST CREEK BRANCH. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.6 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 175 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 73.2 metric tons.

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

How TR 133/ SANDOVAL R compares

▲ 38.6
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of Illinois bridges
187
Bridges in Clinton · 12 in Poor condition
TR 133/ SANDOVAL R 73.2 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
61.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
19.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
73.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1948
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.6 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
5.3 m (17 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
175 vehicles/day
Structure Number
014306200000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

TR 133/ SANDOVAL R 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 TR 133/ SANDOVAL R against other structures in Clinton 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 TR 133/ SANDOVAL R?

TR 133/ SANDOVAL R in Clinton, Illinois has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TR 133/ SANDOVAL R inspected?

TR 133/ SANDOVAL R'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 175 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TR 133/ SANDOVAL R 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 TR 133/ SANDOVAL R?

TR 133/ SANDOVAL R has an NBI inventory load rating of 73.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TR 133/ SANDOVAL R?

TR 133/ SANDOVAL R is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is TR 133/ SANDOVAL R and does age affect safety?

TR 133/ SANDOVAL R was built in 1948, making it 78 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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