FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TR 28 ROODS RD

Carrying TR 28 ROODS RD over TRIB TO NETTLE CREEK

0.24 MI N AIRPORT RD, Grundy, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TR 28 ROODS RD

The TR 28 ROODS RD bridge in Grundy, Illinois carries TR 28 ROODS RD over TRIB TO NETTLE CREEK. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 75 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.5 metric tons.

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

How TR 28 ROODS RD compares

▼ 6.1
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 18%
Lower load rating than 82% of Illinois bridges
269
Bridges in Grundy · 65 in Poor condition
TR 28 ROODS RD 28.5 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
52.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
28.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
75 vehicles/day
Structure Number
032361600000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TR 28 ROODS 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 TR 28 ROODS RD 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 TR 28 ROODS RD?

TR 28 ROODS RD in Grundy, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TR 28 ROODS RD inspected?

TR 28 ROODS 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 75 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TR 28 ROODS 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 TR 28 ROODS RD?

TR 28 ROODS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TR 28 ROODS RD?

TR 28 ROODS RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is TR 28 ROODS RD and does age affect safety?

TR 28 ROODS RD was built in 1987, making it 39 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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