FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CEDARVILLE RD

Carrying CEDARVILLE RD over BRANCH WADDAMS CREEK

1.0 MI E LENA, Stephenson, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CEDARVILLE RD

The CEDARVILLE RD bridge in Stephenson, Illinois carries CEDARVILLE RD over BRANCH WADDAMS CREEK. It was built in 1936, making it 90 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1957, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.8 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,300 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by County 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 28.2 metric tons.

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

How CEDARVILLE RD compares

▼ 6.4
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 18%
Lower load rating than 82% of Illinois bridges
332
Bridges in Stephenson · 9 in Poor condition
CEDARVILLE RD 28.2 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
52.2
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.0
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
28.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1936
Last Reconstructed
1957
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.8 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
089505200000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CEDARVILLE RD 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 CEDARVILLE 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 CEDARVILLE RD?

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

How often is CEDARVILLE RD inspected?

CEDARVILLE 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 1,300 vehicles per day.

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

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

CEDARVILLE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CEDARVILLE RD?

CEDARVILLE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CEDARVILLE RD and does age affect safety?

CEDARVILLE RD was built in 1936, making it 90 years old and last reconstructed in 1957.

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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