FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TR 13 A

Carrying TR 13 A over DITCH

1 MI S HOOPESTON, Vermilion, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TR 13 A

The TR 13 A bridge in Vermilion, Illinois carries TR 13 A over DITCH. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 15.7 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.9 metric tons.

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

How TR 13 A compares

▲ 4.3
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 21%
Higher load rating than 79% of Illinois bridges
515
Bridges in Vermilion · 27 in Poor condition
TR 13 A 38.9 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
18.8
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
38.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.7 m (52 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
092328200000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TR 13 A 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 TR 13 A against other structures in Vermilion 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 TR 13 A?

TR 13 A in Vermilion, Illinois has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TR 13 A inspected?

TR 13 A'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 200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TR 13 A is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for TR 13 A?

TR 13 A has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TR 13 A?

TR 13 A is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is TR 13 A and does age affect safety?

TR 13 A was built in 1975, making it 51 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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