FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WILCOX ST

Carrying WILCOX ST over ADDISON CR

0.72 M E MANHEIM P20, Cook, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WILCOX ST

The WILCOX ST bridge in Cook, Illinois carries WILCOX ST over ADDISON CR. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1994, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 450 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 3/9. 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 22.7 metric tons.

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

How WILCOX ST compares

▼ 11.9
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Illinois bridges
2,185
Bridges in Cook · 144 in Poor condition
WILCOX ST 22.7 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
41.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
5.2
Serviceability /30
21.7
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
22.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1928
Last Reconstructed
1994
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
20.4 m (67 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
450 vehicles/day
Structure Number
016657800000000

How to read this record

WILCOX 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 WILCOX 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 WILCOX ST?

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

How often is WILCOX ST inspected?

WILCOX 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 450 vehicles per day.

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

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

WILCOX ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WILCOX ST?

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

How old is WILCOX ST and does age affect safety?

WILCOX ST was built in 1928, making it 98 years old and last reconstructed in 1994.

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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