FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

AUBURN ST.

Carrying AUBURN ST. over KENT CREEK

0.1 MI W OF KILBURN, Winnebago, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
48 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: AUBURN ST.

The AUBURN ST. bridge in Winnebago, Illinois carries AUBURN ST. over KENT CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 18.7 meters (61 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,400 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 47.6 metric tons.

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

How AUBURN ST. compares

▲ 13.0
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of Illinois bridges
475
Bridges in Winnebago · 29 in Poor condition
AUBURN ST. 47.6 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
12.4
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
47.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
18.7 m (61 ft)
Deck Width
19.5 m (64 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
101600000000000

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) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

AUBURN ST. 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 AUBURN ST. 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 AUBURN ST.?

AUBURN ST. in Winnebago, Illinois has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is AUBURN ST. inspected?

AUBURN ST.'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 12,400 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. AUBURN ST. 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 AUBURN ST.?

AUBURN ST. has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining AUBURN ST.?

AUBURN ST. is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is AUBURN ST. and does age affect safety?

AUBURN ST. was built in 1930, making it 96 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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