Poor Condition Bridges in Illinois
2,563 bridges rated Poor condition in Illinois. 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 2,563 such bridges in Illinois.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILLINOIS RIVER | Illinois | 1955 | 5,600 | 1,123.5 m | |
| COVEL CREEK | Illinois | 1960 | 5,550 | 31.2 m | |
| ILL MICH CANAL | Illinois | 1940 | 5,550 | 7.3 m | |
| COVEL CREEK | Illinois | 1953 | 5,550 | 52.4 m | |
| FAP-724 (ILL-37) | Illinois | 1972 | 5,500 | 60.0 m | |
| CASEY FK & UN PAC RR | Illinois | 1972 | 5,500 | 101.2 m | |
| CASEY FK & UN PAC RR | Illinois | 1972 | 5,500 | 101.2 m | |
| Norfolk Southern Railway | Illinois | 1975 | 5,450 | 69.0 m | |
| SO RR 5 W BELLEVILLE | Illinois | 1955 | 5,450 | 29.3 m | |
| Norfolk Southern Railway | Illinois | 1975 | 5,450 | 69.0 m | |
| EMBARRAS R OVERFLOW | Illinois | 1964 | 5,400 | 114.3 m | |
| EMBARRAS RV OVERFLOW | Illinois | 1923 | 5,400 | 257.6 m | |
| BIG MUDDY OVERFLOW | Illinois | 1923 | 5,350 | 10.1 m | |
| FLAG CREEK | Illinois | 1963 | 5,350 | 37.2 m | |
| DES PLAINES RIVER | Illinois | 1963 | 5,300 | 266.1 m | |
| I-290 - IL 110 & CTA | Illinois | 1954 | 5,300 | 94.3 m | |
| ILLINOIS RIVER | Illinois | 1936 | 5,250 | 526.1 m | |
| DILLON CREEK | Illinois | 1962 | 5,200 | 28.3 m | |
| CNIC RR | Illinois | 1983 | 5,150 | 46.0 m | |
| CNIC RR | Illinois | 1974 | 5,125 | 45.7 m | |
| CNIC RR | Illinois | 1974 | 5,125 | 45.7 m | |
| UNION STATION TRACKS | Illinois | 1921 | 5,100 | 237.7 m | |
| BLACK CREEK | Illinois | 1966 | 5,100 | 23.6 m | |
| UNION STATION | Illinois | 1926 | 5,100 | 129.1 m | |
| UNION STATION TRACKS | Illinois | 1926 | 5,100 | 259.4 m | |
| IL 121(FAP 320) | Illinois | 1965 | 5,100 | 42.2 m | |
| DEER CR | Illinois | 1932 | 5,100 | 16.2 m | |
| E FORK LICK CREEK | Illinois | 1962 | 5,000 | 26.2 m | |
| BARRVILLE CREEK | Illinois | 1948 | 4,950 | 12.5 m | |
| KENT CR & RR TRACKS | Illinois | 1982 | 4,900 | 226.8 m | |
| BURTON CREEK | Illinois | 1980 | 4,875 | 101.0 m | |
| LAND | Illinois | 1986 | 4,800 | 212.8 m | |
| TROLLEY CAR TUNNEL | Illinois | 1911 | 4,750 | 32.9 m | |
| MACOUPIN CREEK | Illinois | 1969 | 4,750 | 163.7 m | |
| SPRING CR | Illinois | 1976 | 4,750 | 15.5 m | |
| I-290 & IL 110/CTA/RR | Illinois | 1958 | 4,750 | 119.5 m | |
| WALBRIDGE CREEK | Illinois | 1971 | 4,700 | 10.4 m | |
| WEST OKAW RIVER | Illinois | 1966 | 4,700 | 140.5 m | |
| SOLDIER CR | Illinois | 1961 | 4,650 | 15.2 m | |
| Crabtree Creek | Illinois | 1986 | 4,650 | 10.0 m | |
| HORSE CREEK OVERFLOW | Illinois | 1952 | 4,650 | 41.9 m | |
| CYPRESS CREEK | Illinois | 1931 | 4,650 | 10.3 m | |
| N BR CHICAGO RIVER | Illinois | 1916 | 4,600 | 88.2 m | |
| TURNER CREEK | Illinois | 1938 | 4,550 | 21.0 m | |
| SAND CREEK TRIB | Illinois | 1986 | 4,550 | 38.4 m | |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Illinois | 1937 | 4,500 | 8.1 m | |
| I-74 | Illinois | 1980 | 4,500 | 127.4 m | |
| MILL CREEK | Illinois | 1932 | 4,450 | 74.3 m | |
| LAND | Illinois | 1977 | 4,450 | 67.7 m | |
| I-74 | Illinois | 1960 | 4,450 | 68.4 m |
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.