FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

West Briarcliff Ro

Carrying West Briarcliff Ro over Lily Cache Creek

.75 MI S Boughton Rd, Will, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: West Briarcliff Ro

The West Briarcliff Ro bridge in Will, Illinois carries West Briarcliff Ro over Lily Cache Creek. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.9 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,100 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.6 metric tons.

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

How West Briarcliff Ro compares

▲ 4.0
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 22%
Higher load rating than 78% of Illinois bridges
674
Bridges in Will · 46 in Poor condition
West Briarcliff Ro 38.6 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
38.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.9 m (36 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
099607100000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether West Briarcliff Ro 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 West Briarcliff Ro 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 West Briarcliff Ro?

West Briarcliff Ro in Will, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is West Briarcliff Ro inspected?

West Briarcliff Ro'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 2,100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. West Briarcliff Ro 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 West Briarcliff Ro?

West Briarcliff Ro has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining West Briarcliff Ro?

West Briarcliff Ro is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is West Briarcliff Ro and does age affect safety?

West Briarcliff Ro was built in 1972, making it 54 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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