WATKINS STREET
Carrying WATKINS STREET over DEER CREEK
CISNE, Wayne, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WATKINS STREET
The WATKINS STREET bridge in Wayne, Illinois carries WATKINS STREET over DEER CREEK. It was built in 1909, making it 117 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 400 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 4/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 7.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WATKINS STREET compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1909
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 12.2 m (40 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 096600500000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
WATKINS STREET 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 WATKINS STREET against other structures in Wayne 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 WATKINS STREET?
WATKINS STREET in Wayne, Illinois has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WATKINS STREET inspected?
WATKINS STREET'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 400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WATKINS STREET 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 WATKINS STREET?
WATKINS STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 7.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WATKINS STREET?
WATKINS STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is WATKINS STREET and does age affect safety?
WATKINS STREET was built in 1909, making it 117 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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