FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 45-FAS 961

Carrying US 45-FAS 961 over DAVIS BAYOU

BROOKPORT, Massac, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
46 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 45-FAS 961

The US 45-FAS 961 bridge in Massac, Illinois carries US 45-FAS 961 over DAVIS BAYOU. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.6 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,050 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.7 metric tons.

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

How US 45-FAS 961 compares

▲ 11.1
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of Illinois bridges
138
Bridges in Massac · 11 in Poor condition
US 45-FAS 961 45.7 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.5
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
45.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.6 m (22 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,050 vehicles/day
Structure Number
064200200000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 45-FAS 961 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 US 45-FAS 961 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 US 45-FAS 961?

US 45-FAS 961 in Massac, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 45-FAS 961 inspected?

US 45-FAS 961'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 4,050 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 45-FAS 961 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US 45-FAS 961?

US 45-FAS 961 has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 45-FAS 961?

US 45-FAS 961 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 45-FAS 961 and does age affect safety?

US 45-FAS 961 was built in 1994, making it 32 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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