FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAS-801

Carrying FAS-801 over BRUSHY FORK SYSTEM

EAST EDGE BIRDS, Lawrence, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAS-801

The FAS-801 bridge in Lawrence, Illinois carries FAS-801 over BRUSHY FORK SYSTEM. It was built in 1909, making it 117 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1968, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 525 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 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 18.5 metric tons.

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

How FAS-801 compares

▼ 16.1
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Illinois bridges
183
Bridges in Lawrence · 36 in Poor condition
FAS-801 18.5 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
21.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
13.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
18.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1909
Last Reconstructed
1968
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
525 vehicles/day
Structure Number
051300300000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

FAS-801 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-801 against other structures in Lawrence 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-801?

FAS-801 in Lawrence, 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 FAS-801 inspected?

FAS-801'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 525 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAS-801 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-801?

FAS-801 has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAS-801?

FAS-801 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FAS-801 and does age affect safety?

FAS-801 was built in 1909, making it 117 years old and last reconstructed in 1968.

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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