FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ILL 111 SB

Carrying ILL 111 SB over CAHOKIA CANAL

0.24 MI N I-55/70, Madison, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ILL 111 SB

The ILL 111 SB bridge in Madison, Illinois carries ILL 111 SB over CAHOKIA CANAL. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 96.7 meters (317 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,050 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 37.9 metric tons.

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

How ILL 111 SB compares

▲ 3.3
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 23%
Higher load rating than 77% of Illinois bridges
543
Bridges in Madison · 35 in Poor condition
ILL 111 SB 37.9 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
6.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
37.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1961
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
96.7 m (317 ft)
Deck Width
11.1 m (36 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,050 vehicles/day
Structure Number
060012700000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 3/9, 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 (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

ILL 111 SB 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 ILL 111 SB 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 ILL 111 SB?

ILL 111 SB in Madison, Illinois has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ILL 111 SB inspected?

ILL 111 SB'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 4,050 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ILL 111 SB 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 ILL 111 SB?

ILL 111 SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ILL 111 SB?

ILL 111 SB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ILL 111 SB and does age affect safety?

ILL 111 SB was built in 1961, making it 65 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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