FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IL 157

Carrying IL 157 over DELAPLAINE CR

ON 157@WOODLAND SCHL, Madison, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IL 157

The IL 157 bridge in Madison, Illinois carries IL 157 over DELAPLAINE CR. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2002, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.7 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,850 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 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 39.9 metric tons.

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

How IL 157 compares

▲ 5.3
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 19%
Higher load rating than 81% of Illinois bridges
543
Bridges in Madison · 35 in Poor condition
IL 157 39.9 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
11.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
39.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1997
Last Reconstructed
2002
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.7 m (29 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,850 vehicles/day
Structure Number
060203600000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IL 157 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 157 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 157?

IL 157 in Madison, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IL 157 inspected?

IL 157'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 9,850 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IL 157 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 IL 157?

IL 157 has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IL 157?

IL 157 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is IL 157 and does age affect safety?

IL 157 was built in 1997, making it 29 years old and last reconstructed in 2002.

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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