FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TR 4 (CO. LINE ROA

Carrying TR 4 (CO. LINE ROA over MIDDLE FORK SUGAR CR

HITTLE-EAST LINE 12, Tazewell, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TR 4 (CO. LINE ROA

The TR 4 (CO. LINE ROA bridge in Tazewell, Illinois carries TR 4 (CO. LINE ROA over MIDDLE FORK SUGAR CR. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 9 sections, stretching 70.4 meters (231 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 75 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

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

How TR 4 (CO. LINE ROA compares

▼ 2.2
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Illinois bridges
361
Bridges in Tazewell · 40 in Poor condition
TR 4 (CO. LINE ROA 32.4 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1982
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
9
Structure Length
70.4 m (231 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
75 vehicles/day
Structure Number
090304800000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TR 4 (CO. LINE ROA 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 TR 4 (CO. LINE ROA against other structures in Tazewell 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 TR 4 (CO. LINE ROA?

TR 4 (CO. LINE ROA in Tazewell, Illinois has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TR 4 (CO. LINE ROA inspected?

TR 4 (CO. LINE ROA'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 75 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TR 4 (CO. LINE ROA 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 TR 4 (CO. LINE ROA?

TR 4 (CO. LINE ROA has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TR 4 (CO. LINE ROA?

TR 4 (CO. LINE ROA is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is TR 4 (CO. LINE ROA and does age affect safety?

TR 4 (CO. LINE ROA was built in 1982, making it 44 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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