FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GORENZ DR/TR 143

Carrying GORENZ DR/TR 143 over TRIB TO SILVER CR

2.5 MI NW ALHAMBRA, Madison, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
4 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GORENZ DR/TR 143

The GORENZ DR/TR 143 bridge in Madison, Illinois carries GORENZ DR/TR 143 over TRIB TO SILVER CR. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 4.2 metric tons.

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

How GORENZ DR/TR 143 compares

▼ 30.4
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Illinois bridges
543
Bridges in Madison · 35 in Poor condition
GORENZ DR/TR 143 4.2 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
33.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
19.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
4.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1971
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.8 m (42 ft)
Deck Width
6.5 m (21 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
060320400000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

GORENZ DR/TR 143 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 GORENZ DR/TR 143 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 GORENZ DR/TR 143?

GORENZ DR/TR 143 in Madison, Illinois has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GORENZ DR/TR 143 inspected?

GORENZ DR/TR 143'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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GORENZ DR/TR 143 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 GORENZ DR/TR 143?

GORENZ DR/TR 143 has an NBI inventory load rating of 4.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GORENZ DR/TR 143?

GORENZ DR/TR 143 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is GORENZ DR/TR 143 and does age affect safety?

GORENZ DR/TR 143 was built in 1971, making it 55 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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