FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

W MAIN ST/ FAU 918

Carrying W MAIN ST/ FAU 918 over RICHLAND CREEK

0.50 W ILL 159, St. Clair, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: W MAIN ST/ FAU 918

The W MAIN ST/ FAU 918 bridge in St. Clair, Illinois carries W MAIN ST/ FAU 918 over RICHLAND CREEK. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,100 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.

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

How W MAIN ST/ FAU 918 compares

▼ 10.3
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of Illinois bridges
502
Bridges in St. Clair · 40 in Poor condition
W MAIN ST/ FAU 918 24.3 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.5
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1948
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
23.3 m (76 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
082610500000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether W MAIN ST/ FAU 918 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 W MAIN ST/ FAU 918 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 W MAIN ST/ FAU 918?

W MAIN ST/ FAU 918 in St. Clair, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is W MAIN ST/ FAU 918 inspected?

W MAIN ST/ FAU 918'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 6,100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W MAIN ST/ FAU 918 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 W MAIN ST/ FAU 918?

W MAIN ST/ FAU 918 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining W MAIN ST/ FAU 918?

W MAIN ST/ FAU 918 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is W MAIN ST/ FAU 918 and does age affect safety?

W MAIN ST/ FAU 918 was built in 1948, making it 78 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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