FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BROWN ST FAU 6387

Carrying BROWN ST FAU 6387 over BNSD OUTFALL SEWER

0.7 MI ESE 74 & 150, McLean, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BROWN ST FAU 6387

The BROWN ST FAU 6387 bridge in McLean, Illinois carries BROWN ST FAU 6387 over BNSD OUTFALL SEWER. It was built in 1925, making it 101 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1982, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,150 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.0 metric tons.

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

How BROWN ST FAU 6387 compares

▲ 0.4
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 30%
Higher load rating than 70% of Illinois bridges
624
Bridges in McLean · 11 in Poor condition
BROWN ST FAU 6387 35.0 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
35.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1925
Last Reconstructed
1982
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
057632200000000

How to read this record

BROWN ST FAU 6387 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 BROWN ST FAU 6387 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 BROWN ST FAU 6387?

BROWN ST FAU 6387 in McLean, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BROWN ST FAU 6387 inspected?

BROWN ST FAU 6387'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 3,150 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BROWN ST FAU 6387 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 BROWN ST FAU 6387?

BROWN ST FAU 6387 has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BROWN ST FAU 6387?

BROWN ST FAU 6387 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is BROWN ST FAU 6387 and does age affect safety?

BROWN ST FAU 6387 was built in 1925, making it 101 years old and last reconstructed in 1982.

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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