FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BUDD RD

Carrying BUDD RD over HOLLENBACK CREEK

NEAR MILLBROOK, Kendall, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BUDD RD

The BUDD RD bridge in Kendall, Illinois carries BUDD RD over HOLLENBACK CREEK. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 700 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 24.0 metric tons.

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

How BUDD RD compares

▼ 10.6
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Illinois bridges
133
Bridges in Kendall · 16 in Poor condition
BUDD RD 24.0 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
55.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
22.1
Serviceability /30
20.7
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
24.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1978
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
18.3 m (60 ft)
Deck Width
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
047310100000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

BUDD RD 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 BUDD RD 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 BUDD RD?

BUDD RD in Kendall, Illinois has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BUDD RD inspected?

BUDD 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 700 vehicles per day.

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

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

BUDD RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BUDD RD?

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

How old is BUDD RD and does age affect safety?

BUDD RD was built in 1978, making it 48 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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