FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAS 766/ FRUIT RD.

Carrying FAS 766/ FRUIT RD. over SAND CREEK

2.8 MI. W. GRANTFORK, Madison, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAS 766/ FRUIT RD.

The FAS 766/ FRUIT RD. bridge in Madison, Illinois carries FAS 766/ FRUIT RD. over SAND CREEK. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 6.2 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 425 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. 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 34.0 metric tons.

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

How FAS 766/ FRUIT RD. compares

▼ 0.6
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 32%
Higher load rating than 68% of Illinois bridges
543
Bridges in Madison · 35 in Poor condition
FAS 766/ FRUIT RD. 34.0 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
34.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.2 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
425 vehicles/day
Structure Number
060329900000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAS 766/ FRUIT RD. 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 FAS 766/ FRUIT RD. against other structures in Madison 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 FAS 766/ FRUIT RD.?

FAS 766/ FRUIT RD. in Madison, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAS 766/ FRUIT RD. inspected?

FAS 766/ FRUIT RD.'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 425 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAS 766/ FRUIT RD. 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 FAS 766/ FRUIT RD.?

FAS 766/ FRUIT RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAS 766/ FRUIT RD.?

FAS 766/ FRUIT RD. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FAS 766/ FRUIT RD. and does age affect safety?

FAS 766/ FRUIT RD. was built in 1959, making it 67 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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