ILL 15 (EB)
Carrying ILL 15 (EB) over STATE ST/FAU 9281
0.5 M E IL 158, St. Clair, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ILL 15 (EB)
The ILL 15 (EB) bridge in St. Clair, Illinois carries ILL 15 (EB) over STATE ST/FAU 9281. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 1,700 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ILL 15 (EB) compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1995
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 082029800000000
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 ILL 15 (EB) 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 ILL 15 (EB) 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 ILL 15 (EB)?
ILL 15 (EB) in St. Clair, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ILL 15 (EB) inspected?
ILL 15 (EB)'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 1,700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ILL 15 (EB) 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 ILL 15 (EB)?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for ILL 15 (EB).
Who is responsible for maintaining ILL 15 (EB)?
Ownership is not specified for ILL 15 (EB) in the NBI.
How old is ILL 15 (EB) and does age affect safety?
ILL 15 (EB) was built in 1995, making it 31 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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