FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

INDIAN BOUNDRY

Carrying INDIAN BOUNDRY over SPRING HOLE CR

1.6M W OF IL59, Will, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
54 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: INDIAN BOUNDRY

The INDIAN BOUNDRY bridge in Will, Illinois carries INDIAN BOUNDRY over SPRING HOLE CR. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,200 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 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 54.1 metric tons.

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

How INDIAN BOUNDRY compares

▲ 19.5
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 5%
Higher load rating than 95% of Illinois bridges
674
Bridges in Will · 46 in Poor condition
INDIAN BOUNDRY 54.1 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
50.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
13.9
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
54.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
099685700000000

How to read this record

INDIAN BOUNDRY 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 INDIAN BOUNDRY 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 INDIAN BOUNDRY?

INDIAN BOUNDRY in Will, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is INDIAN BOUNDRY inspected?

INDIAN BOUNDRY'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 2,200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. INDIAN BOUNDRY 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 INDIAN BOUNDRY?

INDIAN BOUNDRY has an NBI inventory load rating of 54.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining INDIAN BOUNDRY?

INDIAN BOUNDRY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is INDIAN BOUNDRY and does age affect safety?

INDIAN BOUNDRY was built in 1980, making it 46 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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