POPPY GARDEN ROAD
Carrying POPPY GARDEN ROAD over GREEN RIVER
0.2 MI EAST OF IL 84, Henry, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: POPPY GARDEN ROAD
The POPPY GARDEN ROAD bridge in Henry, Illinois carries POPPY GARDEN ROAD over GREEN RIVER. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2006, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 66.1 meters (217 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,850 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How POPPY GARDEN ROAD compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1978
- Last Reconstructed
- 2006
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 66.1 m (217 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.1 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,850 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 037012700000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • 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 POPPY GARDEN 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 POPPY GARDEN ROAD against other structures in Henry 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 POPPY GARDEN ROAD?
POPPY GARDEN ROAD in Henry, Illinois has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is POPPY GARDEN ROAD inspected?
POPPY GARDEN 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 1,850 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. POPPY GARDEN 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 POPPY GARDEN ROAD?
POPPY GARDEN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining POPPY GARDEN ROAD?
POPPY GARDEN ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is POPPY GARDEN ROAD and does age affect safety?
POPPY GARDEN ROAD was built in 1978, making it 48 years old and last reconstructed in 2006.
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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