WERNER RD/ FAU 925
Carrying WERNER RD/ FAU 925 over SOUTHERN RR
0.3 MI E 74 ST, St. Clair, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WERNER RD/ FAU 925
The WERNER RD/ FAU 925 bridge in St. Clair, Illinois carries WERNER RD/ FAU 925 over SOUTHERN RR. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 29.3 meters (96 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 525 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WERNER RD/ FAU 925 compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1960
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 29.3 m (96 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.0 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 525 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 082402300000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates critical at 2/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
How to read this record
WERNER RD/ FAU 925 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 WERNER RD/ FAU 925 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 WERNER RD/ FAU 925?
WERNER RD/ FAU 925 in St. Clair, Illinois has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WERNER RD/ FAU 925 inspected?
WERNER RD/ FAU 925'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 525 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WERNER RD/ FAU 925 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 WERNER RD/ FAU 925?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for WERNER RD/ FAU 925.
Who is responsible for maintaining WERNER RD/ FAU 925?
WERNER RD/ FAU 925 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is WERNER RD/ FAU 925 and does age affect safety?
WERNER RD/ FAU 925 was built in 1960, making it 66 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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