FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CATON FARM RD CH 2

Carrying CATON FARM RD CH 2 over AUX SABLE CK

1.5 MI E OF ILL 47, Kendall, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CATON FARM RD CH 2

The CATON FARM RD CH 2 bridge in Kendall, Illinois carries CATON FARM RD CH 2 over AUX SABLE CK. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.4 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,650 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by County 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 35.0 metric tons.

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

How CATON FARM RD CH 2 compares

▲ 0.4
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 30%
Higher load rating than 70% of Illinois bridges
133
Bridges in Kendall · 16 in Poor condition
CATON FARM RD CH 2 35.0 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
35.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1978
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,650 vehicles/day
Structure Number
047311000000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CATON FARM RD CH 2 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 CATON FARM RD CH 2 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 CATON FARM RD CH 2?

CATON FARM RD CH 2 in Kendall, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CATON FARM RD CH 2 inspected?

CATON FARM RD CH 2'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 1,650 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CATON FARM RD CH 2 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 CATON FARM RD CH 2?

CATON FARM RD CH 2 has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CATON FARM RD CH 2?

CATON FARM RD CH 2 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CATON FARM RD CH 2 and does age affect safety?

CATON FARM RD CH 2 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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