FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Royce Road

Carrying Royce Road over Ditch

0.25 MI W of IL 53, Will, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
50 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Royce Road

The Royce Road bridge in Will, Illinois carries Royce Road over Ditch. It was built in 2020, making it 6 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 14.0 meters (46 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,350 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by Private.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 49.9 metric tons.

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

How Royce Road compares

▲ 15.3
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 7%
Higher load rating than 93% of Illinois bridges
674
Bridges in Will · 46 in Poor condition
Royce Road 49.9 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
49.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2020
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
14.0 m (46 ft)
Deck Width
14.3 m (47 ft)
Owner
Private
Avg Daily Traffic
6,350 vehicles/day
Structure Number
099604800000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Royce Road 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 Royce Road against other structures in Will 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 Royce Road?

Royce Road in Will, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Royce Road inspected?

Royce Road'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 6,350 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Royce Road 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 Royce Road?

Royce Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Royce Road?

Royce Road is owned and maintained by Private.

How old is Royce Road and does age affect safety?

Royce Road was built in 2020, making it 6 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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