FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BURNHAM AVE

Carrying BURNHAM AVE over NORTH CREEK

1.0 Miles N of IL 83, Cook, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BURNHAM AVE

The BURNHAM AVE bridge in Cook, Illinois carries BURNHAM AVE over NORTH CREEK. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,700 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.7 metric tons.

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

How BURNHAM AVE compares

▼ 13.9
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Illinois bridges
2,185
Bridges in Cook · 144 in Poor condition
BURNHAM AVE 20.7 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
20.7 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
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
016120300000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BURNHAM AVE 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 BURNHAM AVE 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 BURNHAM AVE?

BURNHAM AVE in Cook, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BURNHAM AVE inspected?

BURNHAM AVE'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 5,700 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BURNHAM AVE 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 BURNHAM AVE?

BURNHAM AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BURNHAM AVE?

BURNHAM AVE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is BURNHAM AVE and does age affect safety?

BURNHAM AVE was built in 1935, making it 91 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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