GAYNELLE RD
Carrying GAYNELLE RD over MIDLOTHIAN CR
6200W-16900S P3, Cook, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GAYNELLE RD
The GAYNELLE RD bridge in Cook, Illinois carries GAYNELLE RD over MIDLOTHIAN CR. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 325 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 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 25.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GAYNELLE RD compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1968
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 10.4 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 325 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 016815000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
GAYNELLE RD 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 GAYNELLE RD 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 GAYNELLE RD?
GAYNELLE RD in Cook, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GAYNELLE RD inspected?
GAYNELLE RD'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 325 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GAYNELLE RD 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 GAYNELLE RD?
GAYNELLE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GAYNELLE RD?
GAYNELLE RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is GAYNELLE RD and does age affect safety?
GAYNELLE RD was built in 1968, making it 58 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.
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