FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

U.S. 150

Carrying U.S. 150 over ROCK CREEK

9.1 MI E IL 117, McLean, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: U.S. 150

The U.S. 150 bridge in McLean, Illinois carries U.S. 150 over ROCK CREEK. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.2 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 950 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.3 metric tons.

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

How U.S. 150 compares

▼ 0.3
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 31%
Higher load rating than 69% of Illinois bridges
624
Bridges in McLean · 11 in Poor condition
U.S. 150 34.3 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
34.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1999
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.2 m (24 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
950 vehicles/day
Structure Number
057203500000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether U.S. 150 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 U.S. 150 against other structures in McLean 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 U.S. 150?

U.S. 150 in McLean, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is U.S. 150 inspected?

U.S. 150'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 950 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. U.S. 150 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 U.S. 150?

U.S. 150 has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining U.S. 150?

U.S. 150 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is U.S. 150 and does age affect safety?

U.S. 150 was built in 1999, making it 27 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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