FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CNTR GROVE/ FAU 88

Carrying CNTR GROVE/ FAU 88 over MCT BIKE TRAIL

.85 EAST 157, Madison, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
11 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CNTR GROVE/ FAU 88

The CNTR GROVE/ FAU 88 bridge in Madison, Illinois carries CNTR GROVE/ FAU 88 over MCT BIKE TRAIL. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 93.1 meters (305 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,600 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 3/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 11.0 metric tons.

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

How CNTR GROVE/ FAU 88 compares

▼ 23.6
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Illinois bridges
543
Bridges in Madison · 35 in Poor condition
CNTR GROVE/ FAU 88 11.0 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
4.0 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
4.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
11.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
93.1 m (305 ft)
Deck Width
12.8 m (42 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
060670200000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 3/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

CNTR GROVE/ FAU 88 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CNTR GROVE/ FAU 88 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 CNTR GROVE/ FAU 88?

CNTR GROVE/ FAU 88 in Madison, Illinois has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CNTR GROVE/ FAU 88 inspected?

CNTR GROVE/ FAU 88'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 12,600 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CNTR GROVE/ FAU 88 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CNTR GROVE/ FAU 88?

CNTR GROVE/ FAU 88 has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CNTR GROVE/ FAU 88?

CNTR GROVE/ FAU 88 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is CNTR GROVE/ FAU 88 and does age affect safety?

CNTR GROVE/ FAU 88 was built in 1989, making it 37 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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