FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAI 55 and FR's

Carrying FAI 55 and FR's over SHOP CREEK TRIB

.76 Mi N IL 108, Montgomery, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
49 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAI 55 and FR's

The FAI 55 and FR's bridge in Montgomery, Illinois carries FAI 55 and FR's over SHOP CREEK TRIB. It was built in 1942, making it 84 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1973, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.2 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 26,800 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 48.9 metric tons.

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

How FAI 55 and FR's compares

▲ 14.3
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 8%
Higher load rating than 92% of Illinois bridges
261
Bridges in Montgomery · 16 in Poor condition
FAI 55 and FR's 48.9 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
9.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
48.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1942
Last Reconstructed
1973
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.2 m (37 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
26,800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
068201400000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAI 55 and FR's 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 FAI 55 and FR's against other structures in Montgomery 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 FAI 55 and FR's?

FAI 55 and FR's in Montgomery, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAI 55 and FR's inspected?

FAI 55 and FR's'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 26,800 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAI 55 and FR's 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 FAI 55 and FR's?

FAI 55 and FR's has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAI 55 and FR's?

FAI 55 and FR's is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FAI 55 and FR's and does age affect safety?

FAI 55 and FR's was built in 1942, making it 84 years old and last reconstructed in 1973.

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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