FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TR 322

Carrying TR 322 over COUEL CREEK

E 19TH N 2275, LaSalle, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TR 322

The TR 322 bridge in LaSalle, Illinois carries TR 322 over COUEL CREEK. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 28.0 meters (92 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 29.2 metric tons.

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

How TR 322 compares

▼ 5.4
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Illinois bridges
529
Bridges in LaSalle · 61 in Poor condition
TR 322 29.2 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
28.1
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
29.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
28.0 m (92 ft)
Deck Width
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
050341200000000

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.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

TR 322 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 TR 322 against other structures in LaSalle 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 TR 322?

TR 322 in LaSalle, Illinois has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TR 322 inspected?

TR 322'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TR 322 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 TR 322?

TR 322 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TR 322?

TR 322 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is TR 322 and does age affect safety?

TR 322 was built in 1973, making it 53 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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