KNAB ROADTR 209
Carrying KNAB ROADTR 209 over WEST FORK CK
2 MI W IL 159, St. Clair, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: KNAB ROADTR 209
The KNAB ROADTR 209 bridge in St. Clair, Illinois carries KNAB ROADTR 209 over WEST FORK CK. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 27.4 meters (90 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 950 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 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. 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 KNAB ROADTR 209 compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1984
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 27.4 m (90 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 950 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 082411500000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KNAB ROADTR 209 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 KNAB ROADTR 209 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 KNAB ROADTR 209?
KNAB ROADTR 209 in St. Clair, Illinois has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is KNAB ROADTR 209 inspected?
KNAB ROADTR 209'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 950 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KNAB ROADTR 209 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 KNAB ROADTR 209?
KNAB ROADTR 209 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining KNAB ROADTR 209?
KNAB ROADTR 209 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is KNAB ROADTR 209 and does age affect safety?
KNAB ROADTR 209 was built in 1984, making it 42 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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