FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OAKWOOD

Carrying OAKWOOD over NORTH CR

0.2 M S 186TH P2, Cook, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OAKWOOD

The OAKWOOD bridge in Cook, Illinois carries OAKWOOD over NORTH CR. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 950 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.9 metric tons.

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

How OAKWOOD compares

▼ 8.7
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 15%
Lower load rating than 85% of Illinois bridges
2,185
Bridges in Cook · 144 in Poor condition
OAKWOOD 25.9 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.6
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
12.3 m (40 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
950 vehicles/day
Structure Number
016400500000000

How to read this record

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

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

How often is OAKWOOD inspected?

OAKWOOD'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 950 vehicles per day.

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

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

OAKWOOD has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OAKWOOD?

OAKWOOD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is OAKWOOD and does age affect safety?

OAKWOOD was built in 1964, making it 62 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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