FAS 868 (Ewing Rd)
Carrying FAS 868 (Ewing Rd) over Sugar Camp Creek
3.5M E of Ewing, Franklin, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FAS 868 (Ewing Rd)
The FAS 868 (Ewing Rd) bridge in Franklin, Illinois carries FAS 868 (Ewing Rd) over Sugar Camp Creek. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1989, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 39.7 meters (130 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,000 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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FAS 868 (Ewing Rd) 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
- 1936
- Last Reconstructed
- 1989
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 39.7 m (130 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 028328900000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
FAS 868 (Ewing Rd) 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 FAS 868 (Ewing Rd) 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 FAS 868 (Ewing Rd)?
FAS 868 (Ewing Rd) in Franklin, Illinois has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FAS 868 (Ewing Rd) inspected?
FAS 868 (Ewing Rd)'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 1,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAS 868 (Ewing Rd) 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 FAS 868 (Ewing Rd)?
FAS 868 (Ewing Rd) has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FAS 868 (Ewing Rd)?
FAS 868 (Ewing Rd) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is FAS 868 (Ewing Rd) and does age affect safety?
FAS 868 (Ewing Rd) was built in 1936, making it 90 years old and last reconstructed in 1989.
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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