FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ILL 123

Carrying ILL 123 over CLARY CREEK

1 MI E TALLULA, Menard, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ILL 123

The ILL 123 bridge in Menard, Illinois carries ILL 123 over CLARY CREEK. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.0 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,250 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.5 metric tons.

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

How ILL 123 compares

▲ 5.9
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 18%
Higher load rating than 82% of Illinois bridges
90
Bridges in Menard · 9 in Poor condition
ILL 123 40.5 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
40.5 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
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.0 m (33 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,250 vehicles/day
Structure Number
065200500000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ILL 123 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 ILL 123 against other structures in Menard 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 ILL 123?

ILL 123 in Menard, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ILL 123 inspected?

ILL 123'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 1,250 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ILL 123 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 ILL 123?

ILL 123 has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ILL 123?

ILL 123 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ILL 123 and does age affect safety?

ILL 123 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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