FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD FREEBURG CH 4

Carrying OLD FREEBURG CH 4 over SUGAR CR

1.25 MI S ILL 13-460, St. Clair, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD FREEBURG CH 4

The OLD FREEBURG CH 4 bridge in St. Clair, Illinois carries OLD FREEBURG CH 4 over SUGAR CR. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.0 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition 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 OLD FREEBURG CH 4 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
OLD FREEBURG CH 4 32.4 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1977
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.0 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
082306200000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD FREEBURG CH 4 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 OLD FREEBURG CH 4 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 OLD FREEBURG CH 4?

OLD FREEBURG CH 4 in St. Clair, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OLD FREEBURG CH 4 inspected?

OLD FREEBURG CH 4'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 500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD FREEBURG CH 4 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 OLD FREEBURG CH 4?

OLD FREEBURG CH 4 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLD FREEBURG CH 4?

OLD FREEBURG CH 4 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is OLD FREEBURG CH 4 and does age affect safety?

OLD FREEBURG CH 4 was built in 1977, making it 49 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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