Poor Condition Bridges
41,685 bridges rated Poor condition across the United States. FHWA National Bridge Inventory.
Bridges Rated Poor Condition
A bridge is rated Poor when one or more of its major components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) has a condition rating of 4 or below on the FHWA 0–9 scale. Poor condition does not mean imminent danger of collapse, but indicates significant deterioration requiring priority maintenance or replacement. There are 41,685 such bridges in the US.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROUTE US 130 | New Jersey | 1930 | 60,600 | 45.1 m | |
| MARIA YGNACIO CREEK | California | 1961 | 60,500 | 44.2 m | |
| DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES | California | 1971 | 60,500 | 70.0 m | |
| SAN JOSE CREEK | California | 1946 | 60,500 | 28.3 m | |
| RTE 907M GCP W/B Ramp | New York | 1963 | 60,470 | 86.9 m | |
| BOAT BASIN PLACE | New York | 1963 | 60,470 | 254.2 m | |
| SAN GABRIEL RIV | California | 1916 | 60,420 | 287.4 m | |
| BEECH-DALY RD | Michigan | 1962 | 60,077 | 47.8 m | |
| WATER MERRIMACK RIVER | Massachusetts | 1964 | 60,056 | 288.4 m | |
| I-78 RAMP "A" | New Jersey | 1963 | 60,048 | 50.6 m | |
| SAND CREEK | Colorado | 1962 | 60,000 | 101.0 m | |
| RI 128 KILLINGLY ST | Rhode Island | 1969 | 59,930 | 38.1 m | |
| SANATOGA RD SANATOGA CR | Pennsylvania | 1965 | 59,904 | 101.5 m | |
| E 22 ST | Ohio | 1962 | 59,893 | 64.0 m | |
| US-422 WB (CUY-422-0125) | Ohio | 1962 | 59,893 | 65.2 m | |
| E 14TH ST | Ohio | 1962 | 59,893 | 54.0 m | |
| SCHUYLKILL RIVER | Pennsylvania | 1963 | 59,527 | 213.4 m | |
| HWY BOSTON RD | Massachusetts | 1959 | 59,349 | 38.7 m | |
| CST VANDEVENTER AVE CST | Missouri | 1956 | 59,295 | 424.0 m | |
| 81I 81I33032046 RTE I81 | New York | 1968 | 59,174 | 959.2 m | |
| ROUTE 161 | Connecticut | 1958 | 59,100 | 32.4 m | |
| P&L RAILWAY | Kentucky | 1970 | 59,068 | 125.0 m | |
| KOOPMAN ROAD | California | 1967 | 59,000 | 47.2 m | |
| CSX RR & NB SERV RD(ABN) | Michigan | 1971 | 59,000 | 108.8 m | |
| HERRING RUN | Maryland | 1921 | 58,858 | 46.9 m | |
| Halawa Heights Stream | Hawaii | 1971 | 58,709 | 32.3 m | |
| CTH W MILL RD (CTH S) | Wisconsin | 1967 | 58,500 | 62.0 m | |
| LITTLE CREEK | North Carolina | 1960 | 58,500 | 12.8 m | |
| NIU STRM | Hawaii | 1934 | 58,500 | 24.4 m | |
| CTH W MILL RD (CTH S) | Wisconsin | 1967 | 58,500 | 62.0 m | |
| PARKING LOTS (7-13 ST) | Kentucky | 1976 | 58,404 | 795.6 m | |
| ST110 /ST113/MERRIMACK | Massachusetts | 1963 | 58,225 | 52.6 m | |
| SAN PEDRO TERMINAL ISL | California | 1963 | 58,000 | 1,847.8 m | |
| S INDIAN RUN | Ohio | 1968 | 57,982 | 20.3 m | |
| KCT RR | Missouri | 1959 | 57,907 | 95.1 m | |
| HWY STORROW DR EB | Massachusetts | 1951 | 57,770 | 10.7 m | |
| RR BMRR | Massachusetts | 1951 | 57,765 | 16.2 m | |
| 181 George St | Pennsylvania | 1957 | 57,639 | 68.9 m | |
| US 30; SR 0030 | Pennsylvania | 1959 | 57,639 | 65.2 m | |
| SLIP COVER #3 HON HBR | Hawaii | 1952 | 57,600 | 78.9 m | |
| SLIP COVER #4 HON HBR | Hawaii | 1952 | 57,600 | 18.6 m | |
| NUUANU STRM (W.B.) | Hawaii | 1932 | 57,600 | 46.3 m | |
| KAPALAMA CANAL (E.B) | Hawaii | 1949 | 57,600 | 43.3 m | |
| 2002/Springwood Rd | Pennsylvania | 1959 | 57,515 | 38.1 m | |
| RP US169S TO IS29S US 1 | Missouri | 1957 | 57,469 | 89.9 m | |
| I40 / SR 26 | Tennessee | 1964 | 57,395 | 61.0 m | |
| CONRAIL (NO TRACKS)(ABN) | Michigan | 1963 | 57,075 | 96.6 m | |
| MORAGA AVE | California | 1964 | 57,000 | 79.9 m | |
| MORAGA AVE | California | 1964 | 57,000 | 76.8 m | |
| SH 391 ML | Colorado | 1967 | 57,000 | 52.7 m |
Poor Condition Bridges by State
States ranked by number of Poor condition bridges.
| State | Poor Bridges | % of State Total |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 4,423 | 18.6% |
| Pennsylvania | 2,813 | 12.1% |
| Illinois | 2,563 | 9.5% |
| Missouri | 2,163 | 8.8% |
| New York | 1,741 | 9.9% |
| Oklahoma | 1,719 | 7.5% |
| Louisiana | 1,423 | 11.2% |
| North Carolina | 1,382 | 7.1% |
| West Virginia | 1,307 | 17.8% |
| Kansas | 1,301 | 5.2% |
| California | 1,284 | 4.9% |
| Ohio | 1,266 | 4.7% |
| Michigan | 1,250 | 11.0% |
| Nebraska | 1,155 | 7.5% |
| Kentucky | 1,088 | 7.5% |
| Indiana | 1,043 | 5.3% |
| Wisconsin | 976 | 6.7% |
| Mississippi | 967 | 5.8% |
| South Dakota | 945 | 16.1% |
| Tennessee | 887 | 4.4% |
| Arkansas | 695 | 5.4% |
| Texas | 680 | 1.2% |
| Minnesota | 609 | 4.5% |
| South Carolina | 602 | 6.3% |
| Alabama | 545 | 3.4% |
| Massachusetts | 501 | 9.4% |
| Virginia | 485 | 3.4% |
| Washington | 473 | 5.6% |
| North Dakota | 470 | 11.1% |
| Oregon | 422 | 5.1% |
| Colorado | 417 | 4.6% |
| Maine | 392 | 15.4% |
| New Jersey | 392 | 5.7% |
| Montana | 388 | 7.4% |
| Florida | 360 | 2.8% |
| Puerto Rico | 344 | 14.1% |
| Georgia | 263 | 1.7% |
| Idaho | 250 | 5.4% |
| Maryland | 240 | 4.4% |
| Wyoming | 224 | 7.1% |
| Connecticut | 209 | 4.8% |
| New Hampshire | 192 | 7.5% |
| New Mexico | 172 | 4.3% |
| Alaska | 124 | 7.5% |
| Vermont | 114 | 4.0% |
| Rhode Island | 110 | 14.0% |
| Utah | 109 | 3.5% |
| Arizona | 95 | 1.1% |
| Hawaii | 67 | 5.7% |
| Nevada | 22 | 1.0% |
| Delaware | 10 | 1.1% |
| Virgin Islands | 8 | 33.3% |
| District of Columbia | 5 | 1.9% |
About Poor Condition Bridge Ratings
FHWA rates bridge components on a 0–9 scale. A rating of 4 or below on any major component (deck, superstructure, substructure) classifies the bridge as Poor condition. The bridge remains open to traffic but requires priority attention. Bridges rated 0–2 are immediately closed.