CANDLEWOOD LN
Carrying CANDLEWOOD LN over FARM CREEK
CTR-23-T26NR3W, Tazewell, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CANDLEWOOD LN
The CANDLEWOOD LN bridge in Tazewell, Illinois carries CANDLEWOOD LN over FARM CREEK. It was built in 1894, making it 132 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 2/9, superstructure at 2/9, substructure at 0/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CANDLEWOOD LN compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1894
- Material
- Masonry
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.6 m (15 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 150 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 090600800000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates critical at 2/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
- • At 2/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • At 0/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
How to read this record
CANDLEWOOD LN 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 CANDLEWOOD LN 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 CANDLEWOOD LN?
CANDLEWOOD LN in Tazewell, Illinois has a deck rating of 2/9, superstructure rating of 2/9, and substructure rating of 0/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CANDLEWOOD LN inspected?
CANDLEWOOD LN'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 150 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CANDLEWOOD LN 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 CANDLEWOOD LN?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for CANDLEWOOD LN.
Who is responsible for maintaining CANDLEWOOD LN?
CANDLEWOOD LN is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is CANDLEWOOD LN and does age affect safety?
CANDLEWOOD LN was built in 1894, making it 132 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.
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