FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ILL 147-FAS 932

Carrying ILL 147-FAS 932 over CNIC RR

0.7 MI E JOHNSON CO, Pope, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
43 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ILL 147-FAS 932

The ILL 147-FAS 932 bridge in Pope, Illinois carries ILL 147-FAS 932 over CNIC RR. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2004, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 38.3 meters (126 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 400 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, 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. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.4 metric tons.

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

How ILL 147-FAS 932 compares

▲ 8.8
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of Illinois bridges
86
Bridges in Pope · 6 in Poor condition
ILL 147-FAS 932 43.4 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
39.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
13.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
43.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1941
Last Reconstructed
2004
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
38.3 m (126 ft)
Deck Width
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
076002100000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 2/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.

How to read this record

ILL 147-FAS 932 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 147-FAS 932 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 147-FAS 932?

ILL 147-FAS 932 in Pope, Illinois has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ILL 147-FAS 932 inspected?

ILL 147-FAS 932'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 400 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ILL 147-FAS 932 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 147-FAS 932?

ILL 147-FAS 932 has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ILL 147-FAS 932?

ILL 147-FAS 932 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ILL 147-FAS 932 and does age affect safety?

ILL 147-FAS 932 was built in 1941, making it 85 years old and last reconstructed in 2004.

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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