FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

W FLORENCE ROAD

Carrying W FLORENCE ROAD over BR OF CRANE GROVE CR

0.2 MI E OF ILL 26, Stephenson, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
65 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: W FLORENCE ROAD

The W FLORENCE ROAD bridge in Stephenson, Illinois carries W FLORENCE ROAD over BR OF CRANE GROVE CR. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.6 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 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 culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 65.1 metric tons.

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

How W FLORENCE ROAD compares

▲ 30.5
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of Illinois bridges
332
Bridges in Stephenson · 9 in Poor condition
W FLORENCE ROAD 65.1 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
65.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1984
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.6 m (22 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
089508400000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether W FLORENCE ROAD 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 W FLORENCE ROAD 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 W FLORENCE ROAD?

W FLORENCE ROAD in Stephenson, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is W FLORENCE ROAD inspected?

W FLORENCE ROAD'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W FLORENCE ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for W FLORENCE ROAD?

W FLORENCE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 65.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining W FLORENCE ROAD?

W FLORENCE ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is W FLORENCE ROAD and does age affect safety?

W FLORENCE ROAD was built in 1984, making it 42 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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