RESERVATION/FAU251
Carrying RESERVATION/FAU251 over MORGAN CK
2 MI W OF CH 16, Kendall, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RESERVATION/FAU251
The RESERVATION/FAU251 bridge in Kendall, Illinois carries RESERVATION/FAU251 over MORGAN CK. It was built in 1980, making it 46 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 1,150 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RESERVATION/FAU251 compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1980
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 12.5 m (41 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,150 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 047311400000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for 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 (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
RESERVATION/FAU251 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 RESERVATION/FAU251 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 RESERVATION/FAU251?
RESERVATION/FAU251 in Kendall, Illinois has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RESERVATION/FAU251 inspected?
RESERVATION/FAU251'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 1,150 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RESERVATION/FAU251 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 RESERVATION/FAU251?
RESERVATION/FAU251 has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RESERVATION/FAU251?
RESERVATION/FAU251 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is RESERVATION/FAU251 and does age affect safety?
RESERVATION/FAU251 was built in 1980, making it 46 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.
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