WILLOW SPRINGS RD
Carrying WILLOW SPRINGS RD over S&S&I&MCANALS,DPL RV
0.1 M N IL 171, Cook, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WILLOW SPRINGS RD
The WILLOW SPRINGS RD bridge in Cook, Illinois carries WILLOW SPRINGS RD over S&S&I&MCANALS,DPL RV. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2010, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 9 sections, stretching 466.3 meters (1530 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WILLOW SPRINGS RD compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1976
- Last Reconstructed
- 2010
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 9
- Structure Length
- 466.3 m (1530 ft)
- Deck Width
- 21.3 m (70 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 19,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 016054000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WILLOW SPRINGS RD 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 WILLOW SPRINGS RD against other structures in Cook 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 WILLOW SPRINGS RD?
WILLOW SPRINGS RD in Cook, Illinois has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WILLOW SPRINGS RD inspected?
WILLOW SPRINGS RD'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 19,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WILLOW SPRINGS RD 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 WILLOW SPRINGS RD?
WILLOW SPRINGS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WILLOW SPRINGS RD?
WILLOW SPRINGS RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is WILLOW SPRINGS RD and does age affect safety?
WILLOW SPRINGS RD was built in 1976, making it 50 years old and last reconstructed in 2010.
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.
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