FAS 492 CH 7
Carrying FAS 492 CH 7 over BRANCH MACKINAW R
3.0 MI S ANCHOR, McLean, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FAS 492 CH 7
The FAS 492 CH 7 bridge in McLean, Illinois carries FAS 492 CH 7 over BRANCH MACKINAW R. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.6 meters (31 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 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 FAS 492 CH 7 compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1983
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 9.6 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 525 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 057313100000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAS 492 CH 7 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 FAS 492 CH 7 against other structures in McLean 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 492 CH 7?
FAS 492 CH 7 in McLean, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FAS 492 CH 7 inspected?
FAS 492 CH 7'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 492 CH 7 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 FAS 492 CH 7?
FAS 492 CH 7 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FAS 492 CH 7?
FAS 492 CH 7 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is FAS 492 CH 7 and does age affect safety?
FAS 492 CH 7 was built in 1983, making it 43 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.
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