FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IL 29

Carrying IL 29 over stream

0.99 mi N 078 Co Ln, Bureau, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IL 29

The IL 29 bridge in Bureau, Illinois carries IL 29 over stream. It was built in 1999, making it 27 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 350 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 IL 29 compares

▼ 2.2
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Illinois bridges
382
Bridges in Bureau · 51 in Poor condition
IL 29 32.4 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
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
1999
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.6 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
28.9 m (95 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
350 vehicles/day
Structure Number
006018600000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IL 29 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 29 against other structures in Bureau 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 29?

IL 29 in Bureau, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IL 29 inspected?

IL 29'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. IL 29 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 29?

IL 29 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IL 29?

IL 29 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is IL 29 and does age affect safety?

IL 29 was built in 1999, making it 27 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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