BUNKUM RD/ FAU 916
Carrying BUNKUM RD/ FAU 916 over FAI 255
0.2MI N OF FAI 64, St. Clair, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BUNKUM RD/ FAU 916
The BUNKUM RD/ FAU 916 bridge in St. Clair, Illinois carries BUNKUM RD/ FAU 916 over FAI 255. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 43,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BUNKUM RD/ FAU 916 compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1985
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 43,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 082024300000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BUNKUM RD/ FAU 916 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 BUNKUM RD/ FAU 916 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 BUNKUM RD/ FAU 916?
BUNKUM RD/ FAU 916 in St. Clair, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BUNKUM RD/ FAU 916 inspected?
BUNKUM RD/ FAU 916'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 43,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BUNKUM RD/ FAU 916 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BUNKUM RD/ FAU 916?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for BUNKUM RD/ FAU 916.
Who is responsible for maintaining BUNKUM RD/ FAU 916?
Ownership is not specified for BUNKUM RD/ FAU 916 in the NBI.
How old is BUNKUM RD/ FAU 916 and does age affect safety?
BUNKUM RD/ FAU 916 was built in 1985, making it 41 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.
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