FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ORCHARD ROAD

Carrying ORCHARD ROAD over BLACKBERRY CRK OVRFL

0.675 MI N US 30, Kane, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
48 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ORCHARD ROAD

The ORCHARD ROAD bridge in Kane, Illinois carries ORCHARD ROAD over BLACKBERRY CRK OVRFL. It was built in 2012, making it 14 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 20.3 meters (67 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 29,900 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.6 metric tons.

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

How ORCHARD ROAD compares

▲ 13.0
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of Illinois bridges
354
Bridges in Kane · 18 in Poor condition
ORCHARD ROAD 47.6 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
3.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
47.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2012
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
20.3 m (67 ft)
Deck Width
39.4 m (129 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
29,900 vehicles/day
Structure Number
045640000000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ORCHARD 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 ORCHARD ROAD 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 ORCHARD ROAD?

ORCHARD ROAD in Kane, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ORCHARD ROAD inspected?

ORCHARD 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 29,900 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ORCHARD ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ORCHARD ROAD?

ORCHARD ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ORCHARD ROAD?

ORCHARD ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ORCHARD ROAD and does age affect safety?

ORCHARD ROAD was built in 2012, making it 14 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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