FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAP 323(US 36)

Carrying FAP 323(US 36) over STREAM

2.1 MI E OF IL 49, Edgar, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAP 323(US 36)

The FAP 323(US 36) bridge in Edgar, Illinois carries FAP 323(US 36) over STREAM. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 19.1 meters (63 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,650 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.9 metric tons.

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

How FAP 323(US 36) compares

▲ 3.3
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 23%
Higher load rating than 77% of Illinois bridges
278
Bridges in Edgar · 11 in Poor condition
FAP 323(US 36) 37.9 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
12.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
37.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
19.1 m (63 ft)
Deck Width
11.9 m (39 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,650 vehicles/day
Structure Number
023002800000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 FAP 323(US 36) 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 FAP 323(US 36) against other structures in Edgar 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 FAP 323(US 36)?

FAP 323(US 36) in Edgar, Illinois has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAP 323(US 36) inspected?

FAP 323(US 36)'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 1,650 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAP 323(US 36) 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 FAP 323(US 36)?

FAP 323(US 36) has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAP 323(US 36)?

FAP 323(US 36) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FAP 323(US 36) and does age affect safety?

FAP 323(US 36) was built in 1989, making it 37 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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