FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TR 281A-Timber Rid

Carrying TR 281A-Timber Rid over Trib to Wendell Branch

0.6 Mi E of Troy, Madison, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good

Bridge Snapshot: TR 281A-Timber Rid

The TR 281A-Timber Rid bridge in Madison, Illinois carries TR 281A-Timber Rid over Trib to Wendell Branch. It was built in 2023, making it 3 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.0 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.

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

How TR 281A-Timber Rid compares

543
Bridges in Madison · 35 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2023
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
25 vehicles/day
Structure Number
060337200000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TR 281A-Timber Rid 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 TR 281A-Timber Rid 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 TR 281A-Timber Rid?

TR 281A-Timber Rid in Madison, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TR 281A-Timber Rid inspected?

TR 281A-Timber Rid'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 25 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TR 281A-Timber Rid 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 TR 281A-Timber Rid?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for TR 281A-Timber Rid.

Who is responsible for maintaining TR 281A-Timber Rid?

TR 281A-Timber Rid is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is TR 281A-Timber Rid and does age affect safety?

TR 281A-Timber Rid was built in 2023, making it 3 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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