FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RD TO LANDFILL

Carrying RD TO LANDFILL over ILL RV BACK WATER

E 209TH N 2605, LaSalle, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RD TO LANDFILL

The RD TO LANDFILL bridge in LaSalle, Illinois carries RD TO LANDFILL over ILL RV BACK WATER. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1996, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 87.2 meters (286 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 75 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 a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.1 metric tons.

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

How RD TO LANDFILL compares

▼ 14.5
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Illinois bridges
529
Bridges in LaSalle · 61 in Poor condition
RD TO LANDFILL 20.1 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
46.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
16.0
Serviceability /30
22.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−7.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1932
Last Reconstructed
1996
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
87.2 m (286 ft)
Deck Width
5.5 m (18 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
75 vehicles/day
Structure Number
050308000000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

RD TO LANDFILL 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 RD TO LANDFILL against other structures in LaSalle 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 RD TO LANDFILL?

RD TO LANDFILL in LaSalle, Illinois has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RD TO LANDFILL inspected?

RD TO LANDFILL'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 75 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RD TO LANDFILL 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 RD TO LANDFILL?

RD TO LANDFILL has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RD TO LANDFILL?

RD TO LANDFILL is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is RD TO LANDFILL and does age affect safety?

RD TO LANDFILL was built in 1932, making it 94 years old and last reconstructed in 1996.

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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