FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Lyle Avenue

Carrying Lyle Avenue over Sandy Creek

0.15 Mi. N Highland Ave., Kane, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
48 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Lyle Avenue

The Lyle Avenue bridge in Kane, Illinois carries Lyle Avenue over Sandy Creek. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,100 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

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 48.3 metric tons.

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

How Lyle Avenue compares

▲ 13.7
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 8%
Higher load rating than 92% of Illinois bridges
354
Bridges in Kane · 18 in Poor condition
Lyle Avenue 48.3 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
48.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
12.8 m (42 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
045631600000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Lyle Avenue 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 Lyle Avenue 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 Lyle Avenue?

Lyle Avenue in Kane, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Lyle Avenue inspected?

Lyle Avenue'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 2,100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Lyle Avenue 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 Lyle Avenue?

Lyle Avenue has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Lyle Avenue?

Lyle Avenue is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is Lyle Avenue and does age affect safety?

Lyle Avenue was built in 1985, making it 41 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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