FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAIRVIEW DRIVE

Carrying FAIRVIEW DRIVE over KILBUCK CREEK

1900N 080E, DeKalb, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAIRVIEW DRIVE

The FAIRVIEW DRIVE bridge in DeKalb, Illinois carries FAIRVIEW DRIVE over KILBUCK CREEK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.7 metric tons.

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

How FAIRVIEW DRIVE compares

▼ 12.9
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of Illinois bridges
264
Bridges in DeKalb · 33 in Poor condition
FAIRVIEW DRIVE 21.7 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.6
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
21.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
8.9 m (29 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
019460200000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAIRVIEW DRIVE 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 FAIRVIEW DRIVE against other structures in DeKalb 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 FAIRVIEW DRIVE?

FAIRVIEW DRIVE in DeKalb, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAIRVIEW DRIVE inspected?

FAIRVIEW DRIVE'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for FAIRVIEW DRIVE?

FAIRVIEW DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAIRVIEW DRIVE?

FAIRVIEW DRIVE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is FAIRVIEW DRIVE and does age affect safety?

FAIRVIEW DRIVE was built in 1955, making it 71 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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