FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MS-4025 WHITEHALL

Carrying MS-4025 WHITEHALL over ADDISON CREEK

W OF WOLF RD, Cook, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MS-4025 WHITEHALL

The MS-4025 WHITEHALL bridge in Cook, Illinois carries MS-4025 WHITEHALL over ADDISON CREEK. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2011, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.5 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.4 metric tons.

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

How MS-4025 WHITEHALL compares

▲ 7.8
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 15%
Higher load rating than 85% of Illinois bridges
2,185
Bridges in Cook · 144 in Poor condition
MS-4025 WHITEHALL 42.4 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
42.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1961
Last Reconstructed
2011
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.5 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
12.4 m (41 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
016761800000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MS-4025 WHITEHALL 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 MS-4025 WHITEHALL 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 MS-4025 WHITEHALL?

MS-4025 WHITEHALL in Cook, Illinois has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MS-4025 WHITEHALL inspected?

MS-4025 WHITEHALL'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 500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MS-4025 WHITEHALL 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 MS-4025 WHITEHALL?

MS-4025 WHITEHALL has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MS-4025 WHITEHALL?

MS-4025 WHITEHALL is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is MS-4025 WHITEHALL and does age affect safety?

MS-4025 WHITEHALL was built in 1961, making it 65 years old and last reconstructed in 2011.

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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