FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAU 8173 College A

Carrying FAU 8173 College A over MAUVAISE TERRE CR

.25 MI E JOHNSON, Morgan, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAU 8173 College A

The FAU 8173 College A bridge in Morgan, Illinois carries FAU 8173 College A over MAUVAISE TERRE CR. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 46.6 meters (153 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,900 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 29.2 metric tons.

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

How FAU 8173 College A compares

▼ 5.4
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Illinois bridges
241
Bridges in Morgan · 18 in Poor condition
FAU 8173 College A 29.2 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
63.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
28.1
Serviceability /30
22.1
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
46.6 m (153 ft)
Deck Width
9.5 m (31 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,900 vehicles/day
Structure Number
069315100000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

FAU 8173 College A 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 FAU 8173 College A against other structures in Morgan 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 FAU 8173 College A?

FAU 8173 College A in Morgan, Illinois has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAU 8173 College A inspected?

FAU 8173 College A'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 1,900 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAU 8173 College A 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 FAU 8173 College A?

FAU 8173 College A has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAU 8173 College A?

FAU 8173 College A is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is FAU 8173 College A and does age affect safety?

FAU 8173 College A was built in 1975, making it 51 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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