DIEBLE RD - TR 268
Carrying DIEBLE RD - TR 268 over FARM CREEK
E-13-T26NR3W, Tazewell, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DIEBLE RD - TR 268
The DIEBLE RD - TR 268 bridge in Tazewell, Illinois carries DIEBLE RD - TR 268 over FARM CREEK. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1985, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 650 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DIEBLE RD - TR 268 compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1928
- Last Reconstructed
- 1985
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.6 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 650 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 090313800000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • 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 DIEBLE RD - TR 268 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 DIEBLE RD - TR 268 against other structures in Tazewell and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for DIEBLE RD - TR 268?
DIEBLE RD - TR 268 in Tazewell, Illinois has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DIEBLE RD - TR 268 inspected?
DIEBLE RD - TR 268'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 650 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DIEBLE RD - TR 268 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 DIEBLE RD - TR 268?
DIEBLE RD - TR 268 has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining DIEBLE RD - TR 268?
DIEBLE RD - TR 268 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is DIEBLE RD - TR 268 and does age affect safety?
DIEBLE RD - TR 268 was built in 1928, making it 98 years old and last reconstructed in 1985.
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.
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