NICKEL PLATE RR
Carrying NICKEL PLATE RR over SBI 16(FAU 7619)
STATE AVE-CHARLESTON, Coles, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NICKEL PLATE RR
The NICKEL PLATE RR bridge in Coles, Illinois carries NICKEL PLATE RR over SBI 16(FAU 7619). It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 6,400 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NICKEL PLATE RR compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1935
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 015990100000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NICKEL PLATE RR 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 NICKEL PLATE RR 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 NICKEL PLATE RR?
NICKEL PLATE RR in Coles, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NICKEL PLATE RR inspected?
NICKEL PLATE RR'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 6,400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NICKEL PLATE RR is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NICKEL PLATE RR?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for NICKEL PLATE RR.
Who is responsible for maintaining NICKEL PLATE RR?
Ownership is not specified for NICKEL PLATE RR in the NBI.
How old is NICKEL PLATE RR and does age affect safety?
NICKEL PLATE RR was built in 1935, making it 91 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.
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