FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COTTAGE HILL ROAD

Carrying COTTAGE HILL ROAD over UNNAMED CREEK

0.3 M W ANGLING RD, Lee, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COTTAGE HILL ROAD

The COTTAGE HILL ROAD bridge in Lee, Illinois carries COTTAGE HILL ROAD over UNNAMED CREEK. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 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 Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.8 metric tons.

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

How COTTAGE HILL ROAD compares

▼ 17.8
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Illinois bridges
372
Bridges in Lee · 44 in Poor condition
COTTAGE HILL ROAD 16.8 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
25.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
75 vehicles/day
Structure Number
052588000000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COTTAGE HILL ROAD 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 COTTAGE HILL ROAD against other structures in Lee 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 COTTAGE HILL ROAD?

COTTAGE HILL ROAD in Lee, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COTTAGE HILL ROAD inspected?

COTTAGE HILL ROAD'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. COTTAGE HILL ROAD 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 COTTAGE HILL ROAD?

COTTAGE HILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COTTAGE HILL ROAD?

COTTAGE HILL ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is COTTAGE HILL ROAD and does age affect safety?

COTTAGE HILL ROAD was built in 1963, making it 63 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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