CH8/MADISON CH5/BO
Carrying CH8/MADISON CH5/BO over TRIB TO SILVER CK
5.9MI N PIERRON, Madison, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CH8/MADISON CH5/BO
The CH8/MADISON CH5/BO bridge in Madison, Illinois carries CH8/MADISON CH5/BO over TRIB TO SILVER CK. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.2 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 300 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CH8/MADISON CH5/BO compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1962
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 9.2 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 300 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 060319900000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CH8/MADISON CH5/BO 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 CH8/MADISON CH5/BO 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 CH8/MADISON CH5/BO?
CH8/MADISON CH5/BO in Madison, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CH8/MADISON CH5/BO inspected?
CH8/MADISON CH5/BO'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 300 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CH8/MADISON CH5/BO 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 CH8/MADISON CH5/BO?
CH8/MADISON CH5/BO has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CH8/MADISON CH5/BO?
CH8/MADISON CH5/BO is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CH8/MADISON CH5/BO and does age affect safety?
CH8/MADISON CH5/BO was built in 1962, making it 64 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.
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