FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

E WATSON ST

Carrying E WATSON ST over TRIB TO VERMILLION C

E OF WABASH ST, Livingston, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: E WATSON ST

The E WATSON ST bridge in Livingston, Illinois carries E WATSON ST over TRIB TO VERMILLION C. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.2 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

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

How E WATSON ST compares

▼ 2.2
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Illinois bridges
578
Bridges in Livingston · 45 in Poor condition
E WATSON ST 32.4 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2003
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.2 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
25 vehicles/day
Structure Number
053680300000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether E WATSON ST 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 E WATSON ST 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 E WATSON ST?

E WATSON ST in Livingston, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is E WATSON ST inspected?

E WATSON ST'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 25 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. E WATSON ST is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for E WATSON ST?

E WATSON ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining E WATSON ST?

E WATSON ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is E WATSON ST and does age affect safety?

E WATSON ST was built in 2003, making it 23 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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