FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GERBER WOODS DRIVE

Carrying GERBER WOODS DRIVE over TRIB TO DUNLAP LAKE

0.11 MI E GERBER RD, Madison, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
89 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GERBER WOODS DRIVE

The GERBER WOODS DRIVE bridge in Madison, Illinois carries GERBER WOODS DRIVE over TRIB TO DUNLAP LAKE. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 13.0 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 250 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 89.1 metric tons.

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

How GERBER WOODS DRIVE compares

▲ 54.5
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Illinois bridges
543
Bridges in Madison · 35 in Poor condition
GERBER WOODS DRIVE 89.1 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
13.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
89.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
13.0 m (43 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
250 vehicles/day
Structure Number
060670700000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GERBER WOODS DRIVE 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 GERBER WOODS DRIVE 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 GERBER WOODS DRIVE?

GERBER WOODS DRIVE in Madison, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GERBER WOODS DRIVE inspected?

GERBER WOODS DRIVE'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 250 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GERBER WOODS DRIVE 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 GERBER WOODS DRIVE?

GERBER WOODS DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 89.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GERBER WOODS DRIVE?

GERBER WOODS DRIVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is GERBER WOODS DRIVE and does age affect safety?

GERBER WOODS DRIVE was built in 1994, making it 32 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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