FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ORTH ROAD

Carrying ORTH ROAD over BR OF BEAVER CREEK

0.6 MI. W. OF IL 76, Boone, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ORTH ROAD

The ORTH ROAD bridge in Boone, Illinois carries ORTH ROAD over BR OF BEAVER CREEK. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.6 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,650 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 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 ORTH ROAD compares

▼ 2.2
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Illinois bridges
111
Bridges in Boone · 7 in Poor condition
ORTH ROAD 32.4 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
2009
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.6 m (28 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,650 vehicles/day
Structure Number
004501300000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ORTH ROAD 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 ORTH ROAD against other structures in Boone 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 ORTH ROAD?

ORTH ROAD in Boone, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ORTH ROAD inspected?

ORTH ROAD'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 1,650 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ORTH ROAD 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 ORTH ROAD?

ORTH ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ORTH ROAD?

ORTH ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is ORTH ROAD and does age affect safety?

ORTH ROAD was built in 2009, making it 17 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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