FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ILL 145

Carrying ILL 145 over BARNES CREEK

5.6 MI S POPE CO, Massac, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ILL 145

The ILL 145 bridge in Massac, Illinois carries ILL 145 over BARNES CREEK. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1981, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.5 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,550 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.7 metric tons.

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

How ILL 145 compares

▼ 12.9
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of Illinois bridges
138
Bridges in Massac · 11 in Poor condition
ILL 145 21.7 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
62.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
33.6
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
4.8
Special reductions
−3.1

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
21.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1932
Last Reconstructed
1981
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.5 m (48 ft)
Deck Width
10.2 m (33 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,550 vehicles/day
Structure Number
064000900000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ILL 145 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 ILL 145 against other structures in Massac 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 ILL 145?

ILL 145 in Massac, Illinois has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ILL 145 inspected?

ILL 145'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 2,550 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ILL 145 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 ILL 145?

ILL 145 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ILL 145?

ILL 145 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ILL 145 and does age affect safety?

ILL 145 was built in 1932, making it 94 years old and last reconstructed in 1981.

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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