FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IL 133 (FAP 749)

Carrying IL 133 (FAP 749) over EMBARRAS RIVER

1.5 MI W OAKLAND, Coles, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
43 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IL 133 (FAP 749)

The IL 133 (FAP 749) bridge in Coles, Illinois carries IL 133 (FAP 749) over EMBARRAS RIVER. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 104.5 meters (343 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,050 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 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.4 metric tons.

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

How IL 133 (FAP 749) compares

▲ 8.8
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of Illinois bridges
308
Bridges in Coles · 21 in Poor condition
IL 133 (FAP 749) 43.4 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
43.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2015
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
104.5 m (343 ft)
Deck Width
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,050 vehicles/day
Structure Number
015007600000000

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) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IL 133 (FAP 749) 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 IL 133 (FAP 749) 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 IL 133 (FAP 749)?

IL 133 (FAP 749) in Coles, Illinois has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IL 133 (FAP 749) inspected?

IL 133 (FAP 749)'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 2,050 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IL 133 (FAP 749) 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 IL 133 (FAP 749)?

IL 133 (FAP 749) has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IL 133 (FAP 749)?

IL 133 (FAP 749) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is IL 133 (FAP 749) and does age affect safety?

IL 133 (FAP 749) was built in 2015, making it 11 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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