FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WINNETKA RD

Carrying WINNETKA RD over SKOKIE RIVER

0.3 M E I-94, Cook, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WINNETKA RD

The WINNETKA RD bridge in Cook, Illinois carries WINNETKA RD over SKOKIE RIVER. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2019, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 22.3 meters (73 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,700 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, 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 38.2 metric tons.

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

How WINNETKA RD compares

▲ 3.6
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 23%
Higher load rating than 77% of Illinois bridges
2,185
Bridges in Cook · 144 in Poor condition
WINNETKA RD 38.2 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
11.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
38.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Last Reconstructed
2019
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
22.3 m (73 ft)
Deck Width
18.9 m (62 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
016116200000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 WINNETKA 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 WINNETKA 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 WINNETKA RD?

WINNETKA RD in Cook, Illinois has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WINNETKA RD inspected?

WINNETKA 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 6,700 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WINNETKA RD 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 WINNETKA RD?

WINNETKA RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WINNETKA RD?

WINNETKA RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WINNETKA RD and does age affect safety?

WINNETKA RD was built in 1935, making it 91 years old and last reconstructed in 2019.

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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