FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RIVER ROAD

Carrying RIVER ROAD over HACKEY CREEK

.2 MI S CHERRY VALLY, Winnebago, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RIVER ROAD

The RIVER ROAD bridge in Winnebago, Illinois carries RIVER ROAD over HACKEY CREEK. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 225 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.7 metric tons.

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

How RIVER ROAD compares

▲ 0.1
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 31%
Higher load rating than 69% of Illinois bridges
475
Bridges in Winnebago · 29 in Poor condition
RIVER ROAD 34.7 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
34.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
225 vehicles/day
Structure Number
101514300000000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RIVER ROAD 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 RIVER 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 RIVER ROAD?

RIVER ROAD in Winnebago, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RIVER ROAD inspected?

RIVER 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 225 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RIVER ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RIVER ROAD?

RIVER ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RIVER ROAD?

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

How old is RIVER ROAD and does age affect safety?

RIVER ROAD was built in 1995, making it 31 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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