FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAP360 FARNSWORTH

Carrying FAP360 FARNSWORTH over INDIAN CREEK

.4 MI S E W TOLLWAY, Kane, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAP360 FARNSWORTH

The FAP360 FARNSWORTH bridge in Kane, Illinois carries FAP360 FARNSWORTH over INDIAN CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.7 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 23,300 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. 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 30.8 metric tons.

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

How FAP360 FARNSWORTH compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 21%
Lower load rating than 79% of Illinois bridges
354
Bridges in Kane · 18 in Poor condition
FAP360 FARNSWORTH 30.8 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
51.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.3
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
30.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.7 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
24.4 m (80 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
23,300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
045601000000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAP360 FARNSWORTH 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 FAP360 FARNSWORTH against other structures in Kane 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 FAP360 FARNSWORTH?

FAP360 FARNSWORTH in Kane, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAP360 FARNSWORTH inspected?

FAP360 FARNSWORTH'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 23,300 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAP360 FARNSWORTH 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 FAP360 FARNSWORTH?

FAP360 FARNSWORTH has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAP360 FARNSWORTH?

FAP360 FARNSWORTH is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is FAP360 FARNSWORTH and does age affect safety?

FAP360 FARNSWORTH was built in 1970, making it 56 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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