FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NETTLE CR ROAD CH-

Carrying NETTLE CR ROAD CH- over WEST FORK NETTLE CR

0.1 MI N OF TR 13, Grundy, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
48 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NETTLE CR ROAD CH-

The NETTLE CR ROAD CH- bridge in Grundy, Illinois carries NETTLE CR ROAD CH- over WEST FORK NETTLE CR. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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 a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure 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 48.0 metric tons.

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

How NETTLE CR ROAD CH- compares

▲ 13.4
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of Illinois bridges
269
Bridges in Grundy · 65 in Poor condition
NETTLE CR ROAD CH- 48.0 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
20.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
48.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
032306000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NETTLE CR ROAD CH- 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 NETTLE CR ROAD CH- against other structures in Grundy 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 NETTLE CR ROAD CH-?

NETTLE CR ROAD CH- in Grundy, Illinois has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NETTLE CR ROAD CH- inspected?

NETTLE CR ROAD CH-'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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NETTLE CR ROAD CH- 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 NETTLE CR ROAD CH-?

NETTLE CR ROAD CH- has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NETTLE CR ROAD CH-?

NETTLE CR ROAD CH- is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is NETTLE CR ROAD CH- and does age affect safety?

NETTLE CR ROAD CH- was built in 1964, making it 62 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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