FAU 9187A & MET LI
Carrying FAU 9187A & MET LI over MISS RIV/RR/MSS6000
E ST LOUIS, St. Clair, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FAU 9187A & MET LI
The FAU 9187A & MET LI bridge in St. Clair, Illinois carries FAU 9187A & MET LI over MISS RIV/RR/MSS6000. It was built in 1874, making it 152 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 700 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FAU 9187A & MET LI 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
- 1874
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 082992900000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAU 9187A & MET LI 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 FAU 9187A & MET LI 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 FAU 9187A & MET LI?
FAU 9187A & MET LI in St. Clair, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FAU 9187A & MET LI inspected?
FAU 9187A & MET LI'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 700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAU 9187A & MET LI is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FAU 9187A & MET LI?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for FAU 9187A & MET LI.
Who is responsible for maintaining FAU 9187A & MET LI?
Ownership is not specified for FAU 9187A & MET LI in the NBI.
How old is FAU 9187A & MET LI and does age affect safety?
FAU 9187A & MET LI was built in 1874, making it 152 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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