FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Indiana Ave/FAU 63

Carrying Indiana Ave/FAU 63 over Trib. Smith Branch

1685 E, 1800 N, Livingston, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Indiana Ave/FAU 63

The Indiana Ave/FAU 63 bridge in Livingston, Illinois carries Indiana Ave/FAU 63 over Trib. Smith Branch. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.7 meters (29 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.5 metric tons.

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

How Indiana Ave/FAU 63 compares

▼ 17.1
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Illinois bridges
578
Bridges in Livingston · 45 in Poor condition
Indiana Ave/FAU 63 17.5 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
36.3
Serviceability /30
29.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
17.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1948
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.7 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
8.4 m (28 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Structure Number
053326500000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Indiana Ave/FAU 63 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 Indiana Ave/FAU 63 against other structures in Livingston 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 Indiana Ave/FAU 63?

Indiana Ave/FAU 63 in Livingston, Illinois has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Indiana Ave/FAU 63 inspected?

Indiana Ave/FAU 63's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Indiana Ave/FAU 63 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 Indiana Ave/FAU 63?

Indiana Ave/FAU 63 has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Indiana Ave/FAU 63?

Indiana Ave/FAU 63 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is Indiana Ave/FAU 63 and does age affect safety?

Indiana Ave/FAU 63 was built in 1948, making it 78 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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