IL 19 (IRVING PAR
Carrying IL 19 (IRVING PAR over BENSENVILLE DR DTCH
1 M W US 45, Cook, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IL 19 (IRVING PAR
The IL 19 (IRVING PAR bridge in Cook, Illinois carries IL 19 (IRVING PAR over BENSENVILLE DR DTCH. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 18.1 meters (59 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 36,300 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 culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How IL 19 (IRVING PAR compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1970
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 18.1 m (59 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 36,300 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 016241400000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IL 19 (IRVING PAR 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 19 (IRVING PAR 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 IL 19 (IRVING PAR?
IL 19 (IRVING PAR in Cook, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IL 19 (IRVING PAR inspected?
IL 19 (IRVING PAR'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 36,300 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IL 19 (IRVING PAR 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 IL 19 (IRVING PAR?
IL 19 (IRVING PAR has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining IL 19 (IRVING PAR?
IL 19 (IRVING PAR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is IL 19 (IRVING PAR and does age affect safety?
IL 19 (IRVING PAR was built in 1970, making it 56 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.
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