FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAS 496 (CH 14)

Carrying FAS 496 (CH 14) over STREAM

4MI. N POTOMAC, Vermilion, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAS 496 (CH 14)

The FAS 496 (CH 14) bridge in Vermilion, Illinois carries FAS 496 (CH 14) over STREAM. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 350 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

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

How FAS 496 (CH 14) compares

▼ 2.2
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Illinois bridges
515
Bridges in Vermilion · 27 in Poor condition
FAS 496 (CH 14) 32.4 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
23.2
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2004
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
350 vehicles/day
Structure Number
092504400000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAS 496 (CH 14) 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 FAS 496 (CH 14) 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 FAS 496 (CH 14)?

FAS 496 (CH 14) in Vermilion, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAS 496 (CH 14) inspected?

FAS 496 (CH 14)'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 350 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAS 496 (CH 14) 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 FAS 496 (CH 14)?

FAS 496 (CH 14) has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAS 496 (CH 14)?

FAS 496 (CH 14) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FAS 496 (CH 14) and does age affect safety?

FAS 496 (CH 14) was built in 2004, making it 22 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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