FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WILLIAMS(FAU 7003)

Carrying WILLIAMS(FAU 7003) over STONY CREEK

E. CENTRAL DANVILLE, Vermilion, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WILLIAMS(FAU 7003)

The WILLIAMS(FAU 7003) bridge in Vermilion, Illinois carries WILLIAMS(FAU 7003) over STONY CREEK. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2001, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 21.5 meters (71 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,650 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 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. 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 WILLIAMS(FAU 7003) 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
WILLIAMS(FAU 7003) 32.4 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
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
1938
Last Reconstructed
2001
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
21.5 m (71 ft)
Deck Width
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,650 vehicles/day
Structure Number
092601200000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WILLIAMS(FAU 7003) 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 WILLIAMS(FAU 7003) 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 WILLIAMS(FAU 7003)?

WILLIAMS(FAU 7003) in Vermilion, Illinois has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WILLIAMS(FAU 7003) inspected?

WILLIAMS(FAU 7003)'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 2,650 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WILLIAMS(FAU 7003) 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 WILLIAMS(FAU 7003)?

WILLIAMS(FAU 7003) has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WILLIAMS(FAU 7003)?

WILLIAMS(FAU 7003) is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is WILLIAMS(FAU 7003) and does age affect safety?

WILLIAMS(FAU 7003) was built in 1938, making it 88 years old and last reconstructed in 2001.

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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