FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ILL 121(FAP 320)

Carrying ILL 121(FAP 320) over STEVENS CREEK

NW EDGE OF DECATUR, Macon, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
48 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ILL 121(FAP 320)

The ILL 121(FAP 320) bridge in Macon, Illinois carries ILL 121(FAP 320) over STEVENS CREEK. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 93.9 meters (308 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,950 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.6 metric tons.

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

How ILL 121(FAP 320) compares

▲ 13.0
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of Illinois bridges
368
Bridges in Macon · 48 in Poor condition
ILL 121(FAP 320) 47.6 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
3.4
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
47.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1984
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
93.9 m (308 ft)
Deck Width
26.2 m (86 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,950 vehicles/day
Structure Number
058011100000000

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) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ILL 121(FAP 320) 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 ILL 121(FAP 320) against other structures in Macon 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 ILL 121(FAP 320)?

ILL 121(FAP 320) in Macon, Illinois has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ILL 121(FAP 320) inspected?

ILL 121(FAP 320)'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 7,950 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ILL 121(FAP 320) 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 ILL 121(FAP 320)?

ILL 121(FAP 320) has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ILL 121(FAP 320)?

ILL 121(FAP 320) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ILL 121(FAP 320) and does age affect safety?

ILL 121(FAP 320) was built in 1984, making it 42 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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