WHITFIELD RD MS00
Carrying WHITFIELD RD MS00 over FOX RIVER
SECT 8 & 9 LINE, Kendall, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WHITFIELD RD MS00
The WHITFIELD RD MS00 bridge in Kendall, Illinois carries WHITFIELD RD MS00 over FOX RIVER. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 164.6 meters (540 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,450 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WHITFIELD RD MS00 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
- 1984
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 164.6 m (540 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,450 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 047312100000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WHITFIELD RD MS00 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 WHITFIELD RD MS00 against other structures in Kendall and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for WHITFIELD RD MS00?
WHITFIELD RD MS00 in Kendall, Illinois has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WHITFIELD RD MS00 inspected?
WHITFIELD RD MS00'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 2,450 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WHITFIELD RD MS00 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 WHITFIELD RD MS00?
WHITFIELD RD MS00 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WHITFIELD RD MS00?
WHITFIELD RD MS00 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is WHITFIELD RD MS00 and does age affect safety?
WHITFIELD RD MS00 was built in 1984, making it 42 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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