ILL 56
Carrying ILL 56 over LAKE RUN
4 MI NE OF IL 47, Kane, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ILL 56
The ILL 56 bridge in Kane, Illinois carries ILL 56 over LAKE RUN. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.5 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,800 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ILL 56 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
- 1958
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 10.5 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 14,800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 045200200000000
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 ILL 56 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 ILL 56 against other structures in Kane 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 ILL 56?
ILL 56 in Kane, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ILL 56 inspected?
ILL 56'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 14,800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ILL 56 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 ILL 56?
ILL 56 has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ILL 56?
ILL 56 is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is ILL 56 and does age affect safety?
ILL 56 was built in 1958, making it 68 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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