FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FIVE FORKSE.RD/CH

Carrying FIVE FORKSE.RD/CH over SILVER CR

4 MI SSE FREEBURG, St. Clair, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FIVE FORKSE.RD/CH

The FIVE FORKSE.RD/CH bridge in St. Clair, Illinois carries FIVE FORKSE.RD/CH over SILVER CR. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 37.2 meters (122 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 350 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 a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.9 metric tons.

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

How FIVE FORKSE.RD/CH compares

▼ 6.7
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Illinois bridges
502
Bridges in St. Clair · 40 in Poor condition
FIVE FORKSE.RD/CH 27.9 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
26.9
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
27.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
37.2 m (122 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
350 vehicles/day
Structure Number
082307700000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

FIVE FORKSE.RD/CH is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare FIVE FORKSE.RD/CH 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 FIVE FORKSE.RD/CH?

FIVE FORKSE.RD/CH in St. Clair, Illinois has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FIVE FORKSE.RD/CH inspected?

FIVE FORKSE.RD/CH'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 350 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FIVE FORKSE.RD/CH is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FIVE FORKSE.RD/CH?

FIVE FORKSE.RD/CH has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FIVE FORKSE.RD/CH?

FIVE FORKSE.RD/CH is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FIVE FORKSE.RD/CH and does age affect safety?

FIVE FORKSE.RD/CH was built in 1987, making it 39 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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