FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAI-355

Carrying FAI-355 over N Fraction Run Crk

0.7M N of Bruce Rd, Will, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAI-355

The FAI-355 bridge in Will, Illinois carries FAI-355 over N Fraction Run Crk. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.7 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 62,700 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.5 metric tons.

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

How FAI-355 compares

▲ 5.9
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 18%
Higher load rating than 82% of Illinois bridges
674
Bridges in Will · 46 in Poor condition
FAI-355 40.5 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
63.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
4.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
40.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2008
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
State Toll Authority
Avg Daily Traffic
62,700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
099994500000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAI-355 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 FAI-355 against other structures in Will 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 FAI-355?

FAI-355 in Will, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAI-355 inspected?

FAI-355'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 62,700 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAI-355 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 FAI-355?

FAI-355 has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAI-355?

FAI-355 is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

How old is FAI-355 and does age affect safety?

FAI-355 was built in 2008, making it 18 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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