FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MS 0055 MEADOW LN

Carrying MS 0055 MEADOW LN over STREAM

170' E FOX RIVER DR, Kendall, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MS 0055 MEADOW LN

The MS 0055 MEADOW LN bridge in Kendall, Illinois carries MS 0055 MEADOW LN over STREAM. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2004, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.8 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good 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 MS 0055 MEADOW LN compares

▼ 2.2
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Illinois bridges
133
Bridges in Kendall · 16 in Poor condition
MS 0055 MEADOW LN 32.4 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1988
Last Reconstructed
2004
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.8 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
25 vehicles/day
Structure Number
047312900000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MS 0055 MEADOW LN 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 MS 0055 MEADOW LN 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 MS 0055 MEADOW LN?

MS 0055 MEADOW LN in Kendall, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MS 0055 MEADOW LN inspected?

MS 0055 MEADOW LN'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 25 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MS 0055 MEADOW LN is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MS 0055 MEADOW LN?

MS 0055 MEADOW LN has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MS 0055 MEADOW LN?

MS 0055 MEADOW LN is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is MS 0055 MEADOW LN and does age affect safety?

MS 0055 MEADOW LN was built in 1988, making it 38 years old and last reconstructed in 2004.

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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