FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BRUSH GROVE RD.

Carrying BRUSH GROVE RD. over DRAINAGE DITCH

3.5 S.W. ROCHELLE, Ogle, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BRUSH GROVE RD.

The BRUSH GROVE RD. bridge in Ogle, Illinois carries BRUSH GROVE RD. over DRAINAGE DITCH. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 27.4 meters (90 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 275 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 3/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.8 metric tons.

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

How BRUSH GROVE RD. compares

▼ 5.8
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Illinois bridges
377
Bridges in Ogle · 28 in Poor condition
BRUSH GROVE RD. 28.8 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
32.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
12.8
Serviceability /30
5.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
28.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
27.4 m (90 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
275 vehicles/day
Structure Number
071319300000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 3/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

BRUSH GROVE RD. is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare BRUSH GROVE RD. against other structures in Ogle 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 BRUSH GROVE RD.?

BRUSH GROVE RD. in Ogle, Illinois has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BRUSH GROVE RD. inspected?

BRUSH GROVE RD.'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 275 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BRUSH GROVE RD. is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for BRUSH GROVE RD.?

BRUSH GROVE RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BRUSH GROVE RD.?

BRUSH GROVE RD. is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is BRUSH GROVE RD. and does age affect safety?

BRUSH GROVE RD. was built in 1962, making it 64 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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