FAS1874-HORSESHOE
Carrying FAS1874-HORSESHOE over SANDUSKY CREEK
3 MI SW ILL 154, Franklin, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FAS1874-HORSESHOE
The FAS1874-HORSESHOE bridge in Franklin, Illinois carries FAS1874-HORSESHOE over SANDUSKY CREEK. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 39.0 meters (128 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 800 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FAS1874-HORSESHOE 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
- 1967
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 39.0 m (128 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.1 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 028301300000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAS1874-HORSESHOE 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 FAS1874-HORSESHOE against other structures in Franklin 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 FAS1874-HORSESHOE?
FAS1874-HORSESHOE in Franklin, Illinois has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FAS1874-HORSESHOE inspected?
FAS1874-HORSESHOE'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 800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAS1874-HORSESHOE 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 FAS1874-HORSESHOE?
FAS1874-HORSESHOE has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FAS1874-HORSESHOE?
FAS1874-HORSESHOE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is FAS1874-HORSESHOE and does age affect safety?
FAS1874-HORSESHOE was built in 1967, making it 59 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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