YALE BRIDGE RD
Carrying YALE BRIDGE RD over RACCOON CREEK
AT CLOVER ROAD, Winnebago, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: YALE BRIDGE RD
The YALE BRIDGE RD bridge in Winnebago, Illinois carries YALE BRIDGE RD over RACCOON CREEK. It was built in 1951, making it 75 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 8 sections, stretching 33.5 meters (110 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 800 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How YALE BRIDGE RD compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1951
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 8
- Structure Length
- 33.5 m (110 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 101502000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether YALE BRIDGE RD 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 YALE BRIDGE RD 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 YALE BRIDGE RD?
YALE BRIDGE RD in Winnebago, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is YALE BRIDGE RD inspected?
YALE BRIDGE 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 800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. YALE BRIDGE RD 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 YALE BRIDGE RD?
YALE BRIDGE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining YALE BRIDGE RD?
YALE BRIDGE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is YALE BRIDGE RD and does age affect safety?
YALE BRIDGE RD was built in 1951, making it 75 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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