FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CHICAGO RD/MS 362

Carrying CHICAGO RD/MS 362 over EAST AUX SABLE CK

BY PETERSON RD, Kendall, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CHICAGO RD/MS 362

The CHICAGO RD/MS 362 bridge in Kendall, Illinois carries CHICAGO RD/MS 362 over EAST AUX SABLE CK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 225 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.4 metric tons.

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

How CHICAGO RD/MS 362 compares

▼ 14.2
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Illinois bridges
133
Bridges in Kendall · 16 in Poor condition
CHICAGO RD/MS 362 20.4 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
40.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
16.5
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.5 m (41 ft)
Deck Width
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
225 vehicles/day
Structure Number
047309200000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

CHICAGO RD/MS 362 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 CHICAGO RD/MS 362 against other structures in Kendall 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 CHICAGO RD/MS 362?

CHICAGO RD/MS 362 in Kendall, Illinois has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CHICAGO RD/MS 362 inspected?

CHICAGO RD/MS 362'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 225 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHICAGO RD/MS 362 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 CHICAGO RD/MS 362?

CHICAGO RD/MS 362 has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CHICAGO RD/MS 362?

CHICAGO RD/MS 362 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is CHICAGO RD/MS 362 and does age affect safety?

CHICAGO RD/MS 362 was built in 1970, making it 56 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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