FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IL 140 & IL 127

Carrying IL 140 & IL 127 over E Shoal Cr Overflow

0.25mi W Greenville, Bond, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IL 140 & IL 127

The IL 140 & IL 127 bridge in Bond, Illinois carries IL 140 & IL 127 over E Shoal Cr Overflow. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2021, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 84.3 meters (277 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,350 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.8 metric tons.

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

How IL 140 & IL 127 compares

▼ 4.8
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 20%
Lower load rating than 80% of Illinois bridges
165
Bridges in Bond · 12 in Poor condition
IL 140 & IL 127 29.8 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.6
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
13.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
29.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Last Reconstructed
2021
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
84.3 m (277 ft)
Deck Width
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,350 vehicles/day
Structure Number
003005100000000

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IL 140 & IL 127 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 IL 140 & IL 127 against other structures in Bond 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 IL 140 & IL 127?

IL 140 & IL 127 in Bond, 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 IL 140 & IL 127 inspected?

IL 140 & IL 127'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 4,350 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IL 140 & IL 127 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 IL 140 & IL 127?

IL 140 & IL 127 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IL 140 & IL 127?

IL 140 & IL 127 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is IL 140 & IL 127 and does age affect safety?

IL 140 & IL 127 was built in 1985, making it 41 years old and last reconstructed in 2021.

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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