OR-6137 (PUB PRK R
Carrying OR-6137 (PUB PRK R over MOUNTAIN BRANCH
STEPHEN FORBES ST PK, Marion, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OR-6137 (PUB PRK R
The OR-6137 (PUB PRK R bridge in Marion, Illinois carries OR-6137 (PUB PRK R over MOUNTAIN BRANCH. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 35.5 meters (116 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 3/9. 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 25.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OR-6137 (PUB PRK R 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
- 1965
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 35.5 m (116 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.7 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- State Park/Forest/Reservation
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 25 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 061992000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
OR-6137 (PUB PRK R 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 OR-6137 (PUB PRK R against other structures in Marion 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 OR-6137 (PUB PRK R?
OR-6137 (PUB PRK R in Marion, Illinois has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OR-6137 (PUB PRK R inspected?
OR-6137 (PUB PRK R'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 25 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OR-6137 (PUB PRK R 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 OR-6137 (PUB PRK R?
OR-6137 (PUB PRK R has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OR-6137 (PUB PRK R?
OR-6137 (PUB PRK R is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
How old is OR-6137 (PUB PRK R and does age affect safety?
OR-6137 (PUB PRK R was built in 1965, making it 61 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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