FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MT PULASKI ELKHART

Carrying MT PULASKI ELKHART over LAKE FORK CREEK

3 MI E ELKHART, Logan, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MT PULASKI ELKHART

The MT PULASKI ELKHART bridge in Logan, Illinois carries MT PULASKI ELKHART over LAKE FORK CREEK. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 36.9 meters (121 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 800 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair 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 MT PULASKI ELKHART compares

▼ 2.2
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Illinois bridges
296
Bridges in Logan · 23 in Poor condition
MT PULASKI ELKHART 32.4 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
19.9
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1977
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
36.9 m (121 ft)
Deck Width
8.6 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
054304900000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • 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 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MT PULASKI ELKHART 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 MT PULASKI ELKHART against other structures in Logan 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 MT PULASKI ELKHART?

MT PULASKI ELKHART in Logan, Illinois has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MT PULASKI ELKHART inspected?

MT PULASKI ELKHART'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 800 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MT PULASKI ELKHART 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 MT PULASKI ELKHART?

MT PULASKI ELKHART has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MT PULASKI ELKHART?

MT PULASKI ELKHART is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MT PULASKI ELKHART and does age affect safety?

MT PULASKI ELKHART was built in 1977, making it 49 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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