ELM ST./ FAU 8989
Carrying ELM ST./ FAU 8989 over US ROUTE 67
ALTON-W OF CENTRAL A, Madison, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ELM ST./ FAU 8989
The ELM ST./ FAU 8989 bridge in Madison, Illinois carries ELM ST./ FAU 8989 over US ROUTE 67. It was built in 1946, making it 80 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 11,600 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ELM ST./ FAU 8989 compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1946
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 060610500000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ELM ST./ FAU 8989 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 ELM ST./ FAU 8989 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 ELM ST./ FAU 8989?
ELM ST./ FAU 8989 in Madison, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ELM ST./ FAU 8989 inspected?
ELM ST./ FAU 8989'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 11,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ELM ST./ FAU 8989 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ELM ST./ FAU 8989?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for ELM ST./ FAU 8989.
Who is responsible for maintaining ELM ST./ FAU 8989?
Ownership is not specified for ELM ST./ FAU 8989 in the NBI.
How old is ELM ST./ FAU 8989 and does age affect safety?
ELM ST./ FAU 8989 was built in 1946, making it 80 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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