TOWNSHIP ROAD TR 9
Carrying TOWNSHIP ROAD TR 9 over FAI 57
1.34 MI N OF ILL 9, Ford, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TOWNSHIP ROAD TR 9
The TOWNSHIP ROAD TR 9 bridge in Ford, Illinois carries TOWNSHIP ROAD TR 9 over FAI 57. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 17,600 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How TOWNSHIP ROAD TR 9 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 17,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 027004800000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TOWNSHIP ROAD TR 9 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 TOWNSHIP ROAD TR 9 against other structures in Ford 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 TOWNSHIP ROAD TR 9?
TOWNSHIP ROAD TR 9 in Ford, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is TOWNSHIP ROAD TR 9 inspected?
TOWNSHIP ROAD TR 9'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 17,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TOWNSHIP ROAD TR 9 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for TOWNSHIP ROAD TR 9?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for TOWNSHIP ROAD TR 9.
Who is responsible for maintaining TOWNSHIP ROAD TR 9?
Ownership is not specified for TOWNSHIP ROAD TR 9 in the NBI.
How old is TOWNSHIP ROAD TR 9 and does age affect safety?
TOWNSHIP ROAD TR 9 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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