FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WASHINGTONST.FAU63

Carrying WASHINGTONST.FAU63 over SUGAR CREEK

0.5 MI SW 55 & 150, McLean, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WASHINGTONST.FAU63

The WASHINGTONST.FAU63 bridge in McLean, Illinois carries WASHINGTONST.FAU63 over SUGAR CREEK. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 50.2 meters (165 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,350 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition 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 WASHINGTONST.FAU63 compares

▼ 2.2
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Illinois bridges
624
Bridges in McLean · 11 in Poor condition
WASHINGTONST.FAU63 32.4 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.7
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
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
1996
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
50.2 m (165 ft)
Deck Width
22.3 m (73 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,350 vehicles/day
Structure Number
057633500000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WASHINGTONST.FAU63 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 WASHINGTONST.FAU63 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 WASHINGTONST.FAU63?

WASHINGTONST.FAU63 in McLean, Illinois has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WASHINGTONST.FAU63 inspected?

WASHINGTONST.FAU63'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 5,350 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WASHINGTONST.FAU63 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 WASHINGTONST.FAU63?

WASHINGTONST.FAU63 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WASHINGTONST.FAU63?

WASHINGTONST.FAU63 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is WASHINGTONST.FAU63 and does age affect safety?

WASHINGTONST.FAU63 was built in 1996, making it 30 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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