FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MS6240 (INDIANA AV

Carrying MS6240 (INDIANA AV over MENDOTA CR

100 FT N BURLINGTON, LaSalle, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MS6240 (INDIANA AV

The MS6240 (INDIANA AV bridge in LaSalle, Illinois carries MS6240 (INDIANA AV over MENDOTA CR. It was built in 1916, making it 110 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 22.0 metric tons.

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

How MS6240 (INDIANA AV compares

▼ 12.6
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of Illinois bridges
529
Bridges in LaSalle · 61 in Poor condition
MS6240 (INDIANA AV 22.0 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
40.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
4.1
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
22.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1916
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Deck Width
15.2 m (50 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
050700400000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 3/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

MS6240 (INDIANA AV 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 MS6240 (INDIANA AV 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 MS6240 (INDIANA AV?

MS6240 (INDIANA AV in LaSalle, Illinois has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MS6240 (INDIANA AV inspected?

MS6240 (INDIANA AV'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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MS6240 (INDIANA AV 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 MS6240 (INDIANA AV?

MS6240 (INDIANA AV has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MS6240 (INDIANA AV?

MS6240 (INDIANA AV is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is MS6240 (INDIANA AV and does age affect safety?

MS6240 (INDIANA AV was built in 1916, making it 110 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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