FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOW. MARINE RD/TR2

Carrying LOW. MARINE RD/TR2 over SILVER CK.

3 MI. NE TROY, Madison, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOW. MARINE RD/TR2

The LOW. MARINE RD/TR2 bridge in Madison, Illinois carries LOW. MARINE RD/TR2 over SILVER CK.. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 43.2 meters (142 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 475 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.9 metric tons.

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

How LOW. MARINE RD/TR2 compares

▲ 4.3
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 21%
Higher load rating than 79% of Illinois bridges
543
Bridges in Madison · 35 in Poor condition
LOW. MARINE RD/TR2 38.9 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
38.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
43.2 m (142 ft)
Deck Width
8.7 m (29 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
475 vehicles/day
Structure Number
060329400000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LOW. MARINE RD/TR2 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 LOW. MARINE RD/TR2 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 LOW. MARINE RD/TR2?

LOW. MARINE RD/TR2 in Madison, Illinois has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LOW. MARINE RD/TR2 inspected?

LOW. MARINE RD/TR2'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 475 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOW. MARINE RD/TR2 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 LOW. MARINE RD/TR2?

LOW. MARINE RD/TR2 has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LOW. MARINE RD/TR2?

LOW. MARINE RD/TR2 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is LOW. MARINE RD/TR2 and does age affect safety?

LOW. MARINE RD/TR2 was built in 1991, making it 35 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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