FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAU 9181 SUMMIT AV

Carrying FAU 9181 SUMMIT AV over HARDING DITCH

0.7 M E JCT ILL 111, St. Clair, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAU 9181 SUMMIT AV

The FAU 9181 SUMMIT AV bridge in St. Clair, Illinois carries FAU 9181 SUMMIT AV over HARDING DITCH. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2010, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 32.8 meters (108 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.7 metric tons.

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

How FAU 9181 SUMMIT AV compares

▲ 10.1
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 12%
Higher load rating than 88% of Illinois bridges
502
Bridges in St. Clair · 40 in Poor condition
FAU 9181 SUMMIT AV 44.7 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
44.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Last Reconstructed
2010
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
32.8 m (108 ft)
Deck Width
16.2 m (53 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,900 vehicles/day
Structure Number
082013600000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAU 9181 SUMMIT AV is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare FAU 9181 SUMMIT AV 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 FAU 9181 SUMMIT AV?

FAU 9181 SUMMIT AV in St. Clair, Illinois has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAU 9181 SUMMIT AV inspected?

FAU 9181 SUMMIT AV'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 9181 SUMMIT AV is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FAU 9181 SUMMIT AV?

FAU 9181 SUMMIT AV has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAU 9181 SUMMIT AV?

FAU 9181 SUMMIT AV is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is FAU 9181 SUMMIT AV and does age affect safety?

FAU 9181 SUMMIT AV was built in 1957, making it 69 years old and last reconstructed in 2010.

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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