FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

UNION ST

Carrying UNION ST over SPRING CREEK

NEBO S CORP LIMITS, Pike, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: UNION ST

The UNION ST bridge in Pike, Illinois carries UNION ST over SPRING CREEK. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1975, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 25.3 meters (83 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical 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.

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

How UNION ST compares

338
Bridges in Pike · 33 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
26.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
11.8
Essentiality /15
14.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1941
Last Reconstructed
1975
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
25.3 m (83 ft)
Deck Width
6.6 m (22 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
075319100000000

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) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 2/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.

How to read this record

UNION ST 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 UNION ST against other structures in Pike 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 UNION ST?

UNION ST in Pike, Illinois has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is UNION ST inspected?

UNION ST'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 150 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. UNION ST 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 UNION ST?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for UNION ST.

Who is responsible for maintaining UNION ST?

UNION ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is UNION ST and does age affect safety?

UNION ST was built in 1941, making it 85 years old and last reconstructed in 1975.

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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