NELSON RD
Carrying NELSON RD over JACKSON CREEK
.4M N OF LARAWAY RD, Will, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NELSON RD
The NELSON RD bridge in Will, Illinois carries NELSON RD over JACKSON CREEK. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,950 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 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical 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 17.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NELSON RD 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1977
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 9.4 m (31 ft)
- Deck Width
- 2.4 m (8 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,950 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 099670100000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
NELSON RD 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 NELSON RD 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 NELSON RD?
NELSON RD in Will, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NELSON RD inspected?
NELSON RD'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 2,950 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NELSON RD 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 NELSON RD?
NELSON RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NELSON RD?
NELSON RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is NELSON RD and does age affect safety?
NELSON RD was built in 1977, making it 49 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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