CONN RD/ TR 280
Carrying CONN RD/ TR 280 over TRIB TO SILVER CK
1.0 MI SW ALHAMBRA, Madison, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CONN RD/ TR 280
The CONN RD/ TR 280 bridge in Madison, Illinois carries CONN RD/ TR 280 over TRIB TO SILVER CK. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.6 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 75 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 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 28.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CONN RD/ TR 280 compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1979
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 10.6 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 75 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 060324700000000
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 CONN RD/ TR 280 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 CONN RD/ TR 280 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 CONN RD/ TR 280?
CONN RD/ TR 280 in Madison, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CONN RD/ TR 280 inspected?
CONN RD/ TR 280'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 75 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CONN RD/ TR 280 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 CONN RD/ TR 280?
CONN RD/ TR 280 has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CONN RD/ TR 280?
CONN RD/ TR 280 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is CONN RD/ TR 280 and does age affect safety?
CONN RD/ TR 280 was built in 1979, making it 47 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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