FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STEVENS RD

Carrying STEVENS RD over W. TRIB. OF OTTER CR

0.2 M N SILVER GLEN, Kane, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STEVENS RD

The STEVENS RD bridge in Kane, Illinois carries STEVENS RD over W. TRIB. OF OTTER CR. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,700 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 culvert 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 35.3 metric tons.

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

How STEVENS RD compares

▲ 0.7
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 29%
Higher load rating than 71% of Illinois bridges
354
Bridges in Kane · 18 in Poor condition
STEVENS RD 35.3 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
13.9
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
35.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
10.4 m (34 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
045500400000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STEVENS 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 STEVENS RD 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 STEVENS RD?

STEVENS RD in Kane, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STEVENS RD inspected?

STEVENS 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 3,700 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STEVENS RD 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 STEVENS RD?

STEVENS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STEVENS RD?

STEVENS RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is STEVENS RD and does age affect safety?

STEVENS RD was built in 1972, making it 54 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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