FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LASALLE BLVD

Carrying LASALLE BLVD over LITTLE LICK CREEK

1000 FT E OF ILL 29, Tazewell, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
46 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LASALLE BLVD

The LASALLE BLVD bridge in Tazewell, Illinois carries LASALLE BLVD over LITTLE LICK CREEK. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.4 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,800 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.0 metric tons.

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

How LASALLE BLVD compares

▲ 11.4
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of Illinois bridges
361
Bridges in Tazewell · 40 in Poor condition
LASALLE BLVD 46.0 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
46.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1948
Last Reconstructed
1990
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.4 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
16.0 m (52 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
090605200000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

LASALLE BLVD 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 LASALLE BLVD against other structures in Tazewell 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 LASALLE BLVD?

LASALLE BLVD in Tazewell, Illinois has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LASALLE BLVD inspected?

LASALLE BLVD'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 2,800 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LASALLE BLVD 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 LASALLE BLVD?

LASALLE BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LASALLE BLVD?

LASALLE BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LASALLE BLVD and does age affect safety?

LASALLE BLVD was built in 1948, making it 78 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.

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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