FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAI 74 NB

Carrying FAI 74 NB over CAMP CREEK

2 MI N JCT ILL 81, Henry, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
67 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAI 74 NB

The FAI 74 NB bridge in Henry, Illinois carries FAI 74 NB over CAMP CREEK. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1997, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 38.9 meters (128 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,400 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 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 66.7 metric tons.

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

How FAI 74 NB compares

▲ 32.1
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of Illinois bridges
331
Bridges in Henry · 33 in Poor condition
FAI 74 NB 66.7 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
64.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
11.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
66.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Last Reconstructed
1997
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
38.9 m (128 ft)
Deck Width
13.3 m (44 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
037001100000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

FAI 74 NB 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 FAI 74 NB against other structures in Henry 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 FAI 74 NB?

FAI 74 NB in Henry, Illinois has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAI 74 NB inspected?

FAI 74 NB'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 7,400 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAI 74 NB 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 FAI 74 NB?

FAI 74 NB has an NBI inventory load rating of 66.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAI 74 NB?

FAI 74 NB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FAI 74 NB and does age affect safety?

FAI 74 NB was built in 1968, making it 58 years old and last reconstructed in 1997.

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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