FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAU 9166 LINCOLN H

Carrying FAU 9166 LINCOLN H over OGLES CREEK

.14 E IL 159, St. Clair, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAU 9166 LINCOLN H

The FAU 9166 LINCOLN H bridge in St. Clair, Illinois carries FAU 9166 LINCOLN H over OGLES CREEK. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.1 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 17,900 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

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

How FAU 9166 LINCOLN H compares

▼ 2.2
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Illinois bridges
502
Bridges in St. Clair · 40 in Poor condition
FAU 9166 LINCOLN H 32.4 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
12.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.1 m (27 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
17,900 vehicles/day
Structure Number
082202200000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAU 9166 LINCOLN H 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 9166 LINCOLN H 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 9166 LINCOLN H?

FAU 9166 LINCOLN H in St. Clair, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAU 9166 LINCOLN H inspected?

FAU 9166 LINCOLN H'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 17,900 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAU 9166 LINCOLN H is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FAU 9166 LINCOLN H?

FAU 9166 LINCOLN H has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAU 9166 LINCOLN H?

FAU 9166 LINCOLN H is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is FAU 9166 LINCOLN H and does age affect safety?

FAU 9166 LINCOLN H 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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