CH 5(FAS 703)
Carrying CH 5(FAS 703) over MUDDY CREEK
1.3 MI S JEWETT, Cumberland, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CH 5(FAS 703)
The CH 5(FAS 703) bridge in Cumberland, Illinois carries CH 5(FAS 703) over MUDDY CREEK. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 86.3 meters (283 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 300 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 2/9, superstructure at 2/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CH 5(FAS 703) 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
- 1963
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 86.3 m (283 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.4 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 300 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 018301000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 2/9, the deck (driving surface) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 2/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
CH 5(FAS 703) 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 CH 5(FAS 703) against other structures in Cumberland 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 CH 5(FAS 703)?
CH 5(FAS 703) in Cumberland, Illinois has a deck rating of 2/9, superstructure rating of 2/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CH 5(FAS 703) inspected?
CH 5(FAS 703)'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 300 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CH 5(FAS 703) 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 CH 5(FAS 703)?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for CH 5(FAS 703).
Who is responsible for maintaining CH 5(FAS 703)?
CH 5(FAS 703) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CH 5(FAS 703) and does age affect safety?
CH 5(FAS 703) was built in 1963, making it 63 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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