UNION PACIFIC RR
Carrying UNION PACIFIC RR over ILL 40
.1 MI N ROCK RIVER, Whiteside, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: UNION PACIFIC RR
The UNION PACIFIC RR bridge in Whiteside, Illinois carries UNION PACIFIC RR over ILL 40. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 19,800 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How UNION PACIFIC RR compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1985
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 19,800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 098990900000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether UNION PACIFIC RR 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 UNION PACIFIC RR against other structures in Whiteside 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 UNION PACIFIC RR?
UNION PACIFIC RR in Whiteside, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is UNION PACIFIC RR inspected?
UNION PACIFIC RR'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 19,800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. UNION PACIFIC RR is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for UNION PACIFIC RR?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for UNION PACIFIC RR.
Who is responsible for maintaining UNION PACIFIC RR?
Ownership is not specified for UNION PACIFIC RR in the NBI.
How old is UNION PACIFIC RR and does age affect safety?
UNION PACIFIC RR was built in 1985, making it 41 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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