FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DIEHL ROAD

Carrying DIEHL ROAD over FERRY CREEK

0.3 MI E Raymond Dr, DuPage, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DIEHL ROAD

The DIEHL ROAD bridge in DuPage, Illinois carries DIEHL ROAD over FERRY CREEK. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.5 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,050 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

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

How DIEHL ROAD compares

▼ 2.2
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Illinois bridges
380
Bridges in DuPage · 24 in Poor condition
DIEHL ROAD 32.4 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1992
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.5 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
24.2 m (79 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,050 vehicles/day
Structure Number
022310700000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DIEHL ROAD 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 DIEHL ROAD 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 DIEHL ROAD?

DIEHL ROAD in DuPage, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DIEHL ROAD inspected?

DIEHL ROAD'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 4,050 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DIEHL ROAD 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 DIEHL ROAD?

DIEHL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DIEHL ROAD?

DIEHL ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is DIEHL ROAD and does age affect safety?

DIEHL ROAD was built in 1992, making it 34 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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