FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CHIPPEWA ST

Carrying CHIPPEWA ST over GOOSEBERRY CREEK

W OF CHICAGO ST, Livingston, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CHIPPEWA ST

The CHIPPEWA ST bridge in Livingston, Illinois carries CHIPPEWA ST over GOOSEBERRY CREEK. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 19.5 meters (64 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 400 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. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.3 metric tons.

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

How CHIPPEWA ST compares

▼ 11.3
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Illinois bridges
578
Bridges in Livingston · 45 in Poor condition
CHIPPEWA ST 23.3 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
59.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
21.1
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
23.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
19.5 m (64 ft)
Deck Width
12.0 m (39 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
053640100000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

CHIPPEWA ST 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 CHIPPEWA ST against other structures in Livingston 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 CHIPPEWA ST?

CHIPPEWA ST in Livingston, 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 CHIPPEWA ST inspected?

CHIPPEWA ST'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 400 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHIPPEWA ST 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 CHIPPEWA ST?

CHIPPEWA ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CHIPPEWA ST?

CHIPPEWA ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is CHIPPEWA ST and does age affect safety?

CHIPPEWA ST was built in 1979, making it 47 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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