FAS 674(CH 31)
Carrying FAS 674(CH 31) over LITTLE WABASH RIVER
S END LAKE PARADISE, Coles, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FAS 674(CH 31)
The FAS 674(CH 31) bridge in Coles, Illinois carries FAS 674(CH 31) over LITTLE WABASH RIVER. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2001, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 32.5 meters (107 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,450 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure 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 76.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FAS 674(CH 31) compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1938
- Last Reconstructed
- 2001
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 32.5 m (107 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.4 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,450 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 015006000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAS 674(CH 31) 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 FAS 674(CH 31) against other structures in Coles 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 FAS 674(CH 31)?
FAS 674(CH 31) in Coles, Illinois has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FAS 674(CH 31) inspected?
FAS 674(CH 31)'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 1,450 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAS 674(CH 31) 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 FAS 674(CH 31)?
FAS 674(CH 31) has an NBI inventory load rating of 76.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FAS 674(CH 31)?
FAS 674(CH 31) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is FAS 674(CH 31) and does age affect safety?
FAS 674(CH 31) was built in 1938, making it 88 years old and last reconstructed in 2001.
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.
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