FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HAMBORG ROAD

Carrying HAMBORG ROAD over STONEBRIDGE TRAIL

0.25 M E OF I-90, Winnebago, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HAMBORG ROAD

The HAMBORG ROAD bridge in Winnebago, Illinois carries HAMBORG ROAD over STONEBRIDGE TRAIL. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 43.7 meters (143 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,100 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor 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 26.6 metric tons.

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

How HAMBORG ROAD compares

▼ 8.0
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of Illinois bridges
475
Bridges in Winnebago · 29 in Poor condition
HAMBORG ROAD 26.6 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
51.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
25.5
Serviceability /30
14.9
Essentiality /15
14.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
26.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
43.7 m (143 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
101307200000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

HAMBORG ROAD 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 HAMBORG ROAD against other structures in Winnebago 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 HAMBORG ROAD?

HAMBORG ROAD in Winnebago, Illinois has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HAMBORG ROAD inspected?

HAMBORG 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 1,100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HAMBORG ROAD 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 HAMBORG ROAD?

HAMBORG ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HAMBORG ROAD?

HAMBORG ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is HAMBORG ROAD and does age affect safety?

HAMBORG ROAD was built in 1981, making it 45 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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