FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TR 351

Carrying TR 351 over CAHOKIA CR

4.5 NE EAGERVILLE, Macoupin, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
89 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TR 351

The TR 351 bridge in Macoupin, Illinois carries TR 351 over CAHOKIA CR. It was built in 1920, making it 106 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1970, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 175 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 89.1 metric tons.

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

How TR 351 compares

▲ 54.5
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Illinois bridges
248
Bridges in Macoupin · 40 in Poor condition
TR 351 89.1 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
89.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1920
Last Reconstructed
1970
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
175 vehicles/day
Structure Number
059501700000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TR 351 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 TR 351 against other structures in Macoupin 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 TR 351?

TR 351 in Macoupin, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TR 351 inspected?

TR 351'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 175 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TR 351 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 TR 351?

TR 351 has an NBI inventory load rating of 89.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TR 351?

TR 351 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is TR 351 and does age affect safety?

TR 351 was built in 1920, making it 106 years old and last reconstructed in 1970.

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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