FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ILL 145

Carrying ILL 145 over STREAM

2.6 MI N ILL 146, Pope, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ILL 145

The ILL 145 bridge in Pope, Illinois carries ILL 145 over STREAM. It was built in 1947, making it 79 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.5 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,150 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 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.

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

How ILL 145 compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 21%
Lower load rating than 79% of Illinois bridges
86
Bridges in Pope · 6 in Poor condition
ILL 145 30.8 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
60.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.3
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
9.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
30.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1947
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.5 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
9.3 m (31 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
076001400000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

ILL 145 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 ILL 145 against other structures in Pope 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 Pope, Illinois has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 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 1,150 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 Poor 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 30.8 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 1947, making it 79 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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