FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BALDWIN RD/ FAS 84

Carrying BALDWIN RD/ FAS 84 over DOZA CREEK

4.26 MI S ILL RTE 13, St. Clair, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BALDWIN RD/ FAS 84

The BALDWIN RD/ FAS 84 bridge in St. Clair, Illinois carries BALDWIN RD/ FAS 84 over DOZA CREEK. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 53.6 meters (176 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,300 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.6 metric tons.

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

How BALDWIN RD/ FAS 84 compares

▲ 2.0
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 26%
Higher load rating than 74% of Illinois bridges
502
Bridges in St. Clair · 40 in Poor condition
BALDWIN RD/ FAS 84 36.6 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
24.9
Essentiality /15
13.8
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
36.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1971
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
53.6 m (176 ft)
Deck Width
10.3 m (34 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
082304700000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BALDWIN RD/ FAS 84 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 BALDWIN RD/ FAS 84 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 BALDWIN RD/ FAS 84?

BALDWIN RD/ FAS 84 in St. Clair, Illinois has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BALDWIN RD/ FAS 84 inspected?

BALDWIN RD/ FAS 84'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 1,300 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BALDWIN RD/ FAS 84 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 BALDWIN RD/ FAS 84?

BALDWIN RD/ FAS 84 has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BALDWIN RD/ FAS 84?

BALDWIN RD/ FAS 84 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BALDWIN RD/ FAS 84 and does age affect safety?

BALDWIN RD/ FAS 84 was built in 1971, making it 55 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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