FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GROVE RD (CULVERT)

Carrying GROVE RD (CULVERT) over NORTH MORGAN CREEK

1.2 MI S OF ILL 71, Kendall, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GROVE RD (CULVERT)

The GROVE RD (CULVERT) bridge in Kendall, Illinois carries GROVE RD (CULVERT) over NORTH MORGAN CREEK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.0 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,600 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.5 metric tons.

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

How GROVE RD (CULVERT) compares

▼ 7.1
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Illinois bridges
133
Bridges in Kendall · 16 in Poor condition
GROVE RD (CULVERT) 27.5 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
51.5
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
27.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
047312200000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GROVE RD (CULVERT) 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 GROVE RD (CULVERT) 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 GROVE RD (CULVERT)?

GROVE RD (CULVERT) in Kendall, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GROVE RD (CULVERT) inspected?

GROVE RD (CULVERT)'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 3,600 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GROVE RD (CULVERT) 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 GROVE RD (CULVERT)?

GROVE RD (CULVERT) has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GROVE RD (CULVERT)?

GROVE RD (CULVERT) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is GROVE RD (CULVERT) and does age affect safety?

GROVE RD (CULVERT) was built in 1955, making it 71 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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