FOOT TRAIL
Carrying FOOT TRAIL over OLD IL 97
LINC NEW SALEM ST PK, Menard, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FOOT TRAIL
The FOOT TRAIL bridge in Menard, Illinois carries FOOT TRAIL over OLD IL 97. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 4,200 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FOOT TRAIL compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1966
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 065991000000000
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 FOOT TRAIL 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 FOOT TRAIL 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 FOOT TRAIL?
FOOT TRAIL in Menard, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FOOT TRAIL inspected?
FOOT TRAIL'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 4,200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FOOT TRAIL is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FOOT TRAIL?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for FOOT TRAIL.
Who is responsible for maintaining FOOT TRAIL?
Ownership is not specified for FOOT TRAIL in the NBI.
How old is FOOT TRAIL and does age affect safety?
FOOT TRAIL was built in 1966, making it 60 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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