FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SHATTUC RD/FAS 178

Carrying SHATTUC RD/FAS 178 over PRAIRIE CREEK

1.5MI N IL 161, Clinton, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SHATTUC RD/FAS 178

The SHATTUC RD/FAS 178 bridge in Clinton, Illinois carries SHATTUC RD/FAS 178 over PRAIRIE CREEK. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 46.2 meters (152 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,250 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, 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 45.0 metric tons.

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

How SHATTUC RD/FAS 178 compares

▲ 10.4
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 12%
Higher load rating than 88% of Illinois bridges
187
Bridges in Clinton · 12 in Poor condition
SHATTUC RD/FAS 178 45.0 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
45.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1988
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
46.2 m (152 ft)
Deck Width
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,250 vehicles/day
Structure Number
014510200000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 SHATTUC RD/FAS 178 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 SHATTUC RD/FAS 178 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 SHATTUC RD/FAS 178?

SHATTUC RD/FAS 178 in Clinton, Illinois has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SHATTUC RD/FAS 178 inspected?

SHATTUC RD/FAS 178'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 2,250 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SHATTUC RD/FAS 178 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 SHATTUC RD/FAS 178?

SHATTUC RD/FAS 178 has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SHATTUC RD/FAS 178?

SHATTUC RD/FAS 178 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SHATTUC RD/FAS 178 and does age affect safety?

SHATTUC RD/FAS 178 was built in 1988, making it 38 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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