FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MS2080 WELLINGTON

Carrying MS2080 WELLINGTON over LAKE COSMAN

0.3 M N BISTERFD P5, Cook, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MS2080 WELLINGTON

The MS2080 WELLINGTON bridge in Cook, Illinois carries MS2080 WELLINGTON over LAKE COSMAN. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,200 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 culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.5 metric tons.

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

How MS2080 WELLINGTON compares

▼ 17.1
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Illinois bridges
2,185
Bridges in Cook · 144 in Poor condition
MS2080 WELLINGTON 17.5 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
54.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
11.3
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
17.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
016785400000000

How to read this record

MS2080 WELLINGTON 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 MS2080 WELLINGTON 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 MS2080 WELLINGTON?

MS2080 WELLINGTON in Cook, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MS2080 WELLINGTON inspected?

MS2080 WELLINGTON'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 1,200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MS2080 WELLINGTON 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 MS2080 WELLINGTON?

MS2080 WELLINGTON has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MS2080 WELLINGTON?

MS2080 WELLINGTON is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is MS2080 WELLINGTON and does age affect safety?

MS2080 WELLINGTON was built in 1969, making it 57 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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