FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IL 140

Carrying IL 140 over I-55

Hamel, Madison, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: IL 140

The IL 140 bridge in Madison, Illinois carries IL 140 over I-55. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 31,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.

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

How IL 140 compares

543
Bridges in Madison · 35 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
8.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Overall Condition
Unrated

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1956
Material
Steel Continuous
Avg Daily Traffic
31,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
060007300000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IL 140 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 IL 140 against other structures in Madison 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 IL 140?

IL 140 in Madison, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IL 140 inspected?

IL 140'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 31,500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IL 140 is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for IL 140?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for IL 140.

Who is responsible for maintaining IL 140?

Ownership is not specified for IL 140 in the NBI.

How old is IL 140 and does age affect safety?

IL 140 was built in 1956, making it 70 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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