FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TOWNSHIP ROAD NO.

Carrying TOWNSHIP ROAD NO. over MENOMINEE RIVER

3 M NE E DUBUQUE, Jo Daviess, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TOWNSHIP ROAD NO.

The TOWNSHIP ROAD NO. bridge in Jo Daviess, Illinois carries TOWNSHIP ROAD NO. over MENOMINEE RIVER. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 35.1 meters (115 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,150 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 4/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.0 metric tons.

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

How TOWNSHIP ROAD NO. compares

▼ 12.6
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of Illinois bridges
198
Bridges in Jo Daviess · 18 in Poor condition
TOWNSHIP ROAD NO. 22.0 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
39.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
19.1
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
12.3
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
22.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
35.1 m (115 ft)
Deck Width
6.9 m (23 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
043303600000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

TOWNSHIP ROAD NO. is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare TOWNSHIP ROAD NO. against other structures in Jo Daviess 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 NO.?

TOWNSHIP ROAD NO. in Jo Daviess, Illinois has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TOWNSHIP ROAD NO. inspected?

TOWNSHIP ROAD NO.'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 1,150 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TOWNSHIP ROAD NO. is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for TOWNSHIP ROAD NO.?

TOWNSHIP ROAD NO. has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TOWNSHIP ROAD NO.?

TOWNSHIP ROAD NO. is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is TOWNSHIP ROAD NO. and does age affect safety?

TOWNSHIP ROAD NO. 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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