FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HOBSON RD

Carrying HOBSON RD over W BR DUPAGE RIVER

0.1 MI E WASHNGTN BL, DuPage, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HOBSON RD

The HOBSON RD bridge in DuPage, Illinois carries HOBSON RD over W BR DUPAGE RIVER. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 32.2 meters (106 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,725 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.3 metric tons.

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

How HOBSON RD compares

▲ 0.7
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 29%
Higher load rating than 71% of Illinois bridges
380
Bridges in DuPage · 24 in Poor condition
HOBSON RD 35.3 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
35.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1998
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
32.2 m (106 ft)
Deck Width
21.8 m (72 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,725 vehicles/day
Structure Number
022305100000000

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HOBSON RD 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 HOBSON RD against other structures in DuPage 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 HOBSON RD?

HOBSON RD in DuPage, Illinois has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HOBSON RD inspected?

HOBSON 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 4,725 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HOBSON RD 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 HOBSON RD?

HOBSON RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HOBSON RD?

HOBSON RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HOBSON RD and does age affect safety?

HOBSON RD was built in 1998, making it 28 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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