FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IL 140 & IL 111 EB

Carrying IL 140 & IL 111 EB over E Fork of Wood River

1.1mi W of IL 255, Madison, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IL 140 & IL 111 EB

The IL 140 & IL 111 EB bridge in Madison, Illinois carries IL 140 & IL 111 EB over E Fork of Wood River. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 54.1 meters (178 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,200 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.6 metric tons.

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

How IL 140 & IL 111 EB compares

▼ 8.0
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of Illinois bridges
543
Bridges in Madison · 35 in Poor condition
IL 140 & IL 111 EB 26.6 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.5
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
26.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
54.1 m (178 ft)
Deck Width
13.0 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
15,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
060018700000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IL 140 & IL 111 EB 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 & IL 111 EB 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 111 EB?

IL 140 & IL 111 EB in Madison, Illinois has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IL 140 & IL 111 EB inspected?

IL 140 & IL 111 EB'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 15,200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IL 140 & IL 111 EB 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 IL 140 & IL 111 EB?

IL 140 & IL 111 EB has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IL 140 & IL 111 EB?

IL 140 & IL 111 EB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is IL 140 & IL 111 EB and does age affect safety?

IL 140 & IL 111 EB was built in 1973, making it 53 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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