W MAIN ST (FAU 738
Carrying W MAIN ST (FAU 738 over STEVENS CREEK
W EDGE OF DECATUR, Macon, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: W MAIN ST (FAU 738
The W MAIN ST (FAU 738 bridge in Macon, Illinois carries W MAIN ST (FAU 738 over STEVENS CREEK. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 63.7 meters (209 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,300 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 6/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How W MAIN ST (FAU 738 compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1988
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 63.7 m (209 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.8 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,300 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 058011900000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether W MAIN ST (FAU 738 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 W MAIN ST (FAU 738 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 W MAIN ST (FAU 738?
W MAIN ST (FAU 738 in Macon, Illinois has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is W MAIN ST (FAU 738 inspected?
W MAIN ST (FAU 738'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 2,300 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W MAIN ST (FAU 738 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 W MAIN ST (FAU 738?
W MAIN ST (FAU 738 has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining W MAIN ST (FAU 738?
W MAIN ST (FAU 738 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is W MAIN ST (FAU 738 and does age affect safety?
W MAIN ST (FAU 738 was built in 1988, making it 38 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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