FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROSS LN(FAU 7011)

Carrying ROSS LN(FAU 7011) over GRAPE CREEK

CITY OF TILTON, Vermilion, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROSS LN(FAU 7011)

The ROSS LN(FAU 7011) bridge in Vermilion, Illinois carries ROSS LN(FAU 7011) over GRAPE CREEK. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 34.7 meters (114 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,100 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 a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 3/9, 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 28.8 metric tons.

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

How ROSS LN(FAU 7011) compares

▼ 5.8
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Illinois bridges
515
Bridges in Vermilion · 27 in Poor condition
ROSS LN(FAU 7011) 28.8 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
38.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
12.8
Serviceability /30
12.6
Essentiality /15
13.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
28.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1976
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
34.7 m (114 ft)
Deck Width
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
092329600000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 3/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

ROSS LN(FAU 7011) 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 ROSS LN(FAU 7011) 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 ROSS LN(FAU 7011)?

ROSS LN(FAU 7011) in Vermilion, Illinois has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROSS LN(FAU 7011) inspected?

ROSS LN(FAU 7011)'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 2,100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROSS LN(FAU 7011) 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 ROSS LN(FAU 7011)?

ROSS LN(FAU 7011) has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROSS LN(FAU 7011)?

ROSS LN(FAU 7011) is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is ROSS LN(FAU 7011) and does age affect safety?

ROSS LN(FAU 7011) was built in 1976, making it 50 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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