FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LORAN RD.

Carrying LORAN RD. over PLUM CR. BR.

5.5 MI SW PEARL CITY, Stephenson, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LORAN RD.

The LORAN RD. bridge in Stephenson, Illinois carries LORAN RD. over PLUM CR. BR.. It was built in 1934, making it 92 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 225 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.2 metric tons.

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

How LORAN RD. compares

▼ 8.4
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of Illinois bridges
332
Bridges in Stephenson · 9 in Poor condition
LORAN RD. 26.2 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
25.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
Special reductions
−0.1

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
26.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1934
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.9 m (39 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
225 vehicles/day
Structure Number
089501000000000

How to read this record

LORAN 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 LORAN RD. against other structures in Stephenson 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 LORAN RD.?

LORAN RD. in Stephenson, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LORAN RD. inspected?

LORAN 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 225 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LORAN 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 LORAN RD.?

LORAN RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LORAN RD.?

LORAN RD. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LORAN RD. and does age affect safety?

LORAN RD. was built in 1934, making it 92 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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