FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

100TH ST

Carrying 100TH ST over CALUMET RIVER

3300 E 100TH STREET, Cook, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 100TH ST

The 100TH ST bridge in Cook, Illinois carries 100TH ST over CALUMET RIVER. It was built in 1927, making it 99 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1992, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 99.5 meters (326 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,100 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.0 metric tons.

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

How 100TH ST compares

▼ 1.6
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 34%
Higher load rating than 66% of Illinois bridges
2,185
Bridges in Cook · 144 in Poor condition
100TH ST 33.0 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
57.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
33.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1927
Last Reconstructed
1992
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
99.5 m (326 ft)
Deck Width
18.9 m (62 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
016604200000000

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) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

100TH ST is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare 100TH ST 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 100TH ST?

100TH ST in Cook, Illinois has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 100TH ST inspected?

100TH ST'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 3,100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 100TH ST is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 100TH ST?

100TH ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 100TH ST?

100TH ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is 100TH ST and does age affect safety?

100TH ST was built in 1927, making it 99 years old and last reconstructed in 1992.

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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