FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-55/64; US 40 PSC

Carrying I-55/64; US 40 PSC over TRRA

P6(PSB) to Pier BC1, St. Clair, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I-55/64; US 40 PSC

The I-55/64; US 40 PSC bridge in St. Clair, Illinois carries I-55/64; US 40 PSC over TRRA. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1991, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 260.9 meters (856 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 117,700 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 a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.5 metric tons.

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

How I-55/64; US 40 PSC compares

▼ 5.1
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Illinois bridges
502
Bridges in St. Clair · 40 in Poor condition
I-55/64; US 40 PSC 29.5 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.4
Serviceability /30
5.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Last Reconstructed
1991
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
260.9 m (856 ft)
Deck Width
34.4 m (113 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
117,700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
082000500000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

I-55/64; US 40 PSC 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 I-55/64; US 40 PSC against other structures in St. Clair 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 I-55/64; US 40 PSC?

I-55/64; US 40 PSC in St. Clair, Illinois has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I-55/64; US 40 PSC inspected?

I-55/64; US 40 PSC'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 117,700 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-55/64; US 40 PSC 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 I-55/64; US 40 PSC?

I-55/64; US 40 PSC has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-55/64; US 40 PSC?

I-55/64; US 40 PSC is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I-55/64; US 40 PSC and does age affect safety?

I-55/64; US 40 PSC was built in 1966, making it 60 years old and last reconstructed in 1991.

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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