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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N FORK VERMILION RIV | Illinois | 1967 | 1,350 | 44.6 m | |
| CENTER ST SB | Illinois | 1966 | 1,350 | 37.1 m | |
| E FK MAZONRIVER | Illinois | 1977 | 1,350 | 60.0 m | |
| CACHE RIVER | Illinois | 1957 | 1,350 | 40.5 m | |
| Waupecan Creek | Illinois | 1957 | 1,350 | 24.7 m | |
| SANGAMON R OVERFLOW | Illinois | 1995 | 1,300 | 85.4 m | |
| FAI 70 EB & WB | Illinois | 1966 | 1,300 | 74.4 m | |
| STREAM | Illinois | 1932 | 1,300 | 6.7 m | |
| BRUSHY BRANCH | Illinois | 1915 | 1,300 | 25.9 m | |
| LONG BRANCH | Illinois | 1923 | 1,300 | 25.6 m | |
| DEER CREEK | Illinois | 1999 | 1,300 | 16.6 m | |
| SANGAMON RIVER | Illinois | 1981 | 1,300 | 61.0 m | |
| INDIAN CREEK | Illinois | 1982 | 1,300 | 26.5 m | |
| PECATONICA RIVER | Illinois | 1952 | 1,300 | 65.7 m | |
| PETTIBONE CREEK | Illinois | 1926 | 1,260 | 105.2 m | |
| LONG CREEK | Illinois | 1969 | 1,250 | 26.2 m | |
| BEAR CREEK | Illinois | 1974 | 1,250 | 10.4 m | |
| PADDOCK CREEK | Illinois | 1980 | 1,250 | 16.1 m | |
| Cooling Canal | Illinois | 1973 | 1,250 | 70.3 m | |
| OWL CREEK | Illinois | 1970 | 1,250 | 9.1 m | |
| LONG GROVE CREEK | Illinois | 1953 | 1,250 | 23.9 m | |
| HAYES CREEK | Illinois | 1947 | 1,200 | 36.0 m | |
| CATTAIL CREEK | Illinois | 1979 | 1,200 | 13.3 m | |
| BUCKEYE BR | Illinois | 1972 | 1,200 | 10.9 m | |
| I-74&RMPS17.79/17.87 | Illinois | 1962 | 1,200 | 103.0 m | |
| OWL CREEK | Illinois | 1972 | 1,200 | 10.1 m | |
| LEVEE | Illinois | 1956 | 1,200 | 15.5 m | |
| EAST AUX-SABLE CR | Illinois | 1967 | 1,200 | 10.1 m | |
| LAKE COSMAN | Illinois | 1969 | 1,200 | 7.9 m | |
| IL MIS FEEDER CANAL | Illinois | 1963 | 1,200 | 29.1 m | |
| IROQUOIS RIVER | Illinois | 1965 | 1,200 | 77.7 m | |
| TRIM CR. | Illinois | 1980 | 1,200 | 34.7 m | |
| WBR PANTHER CREEK | Illinois | 1981 | 1,200 | 17.4 m | |
| FAI 80 | Illinois | 1960 | 1,150 | 59.7 m | |
| TRIB COON CREEK | Illinois | 1945 | 1,150 | 6.7 m | |
| IROQUOIS R | Illinois | 1979 | 1,150 | 155.8 m | |
| I 57 | Illinois | 1967 | 1,150 | 67.7 m | |
| ELIZA CREEK N. | Illinois | 1978 | 1,150 | 9.1 m | |
| STREAM | Illinois | 1947 | 1,150 | 10.5 m | |
| MENOMINEE RIVER | Illinois | 1968 | 1,150 | 35.1 m | |
| NW DRAINAGEWAY | Illinois | 1962 | 1,150 | 9.4 m | |
| UP RR | Illinois | 1997 | 1,150 | 52.3 m | |
| SALT CREEK | Illinois | 1978 | 1,150 | 19.5 m | |
| BOONE CREEK | Illinois | 1971 | 1,150 | 15.2 m | |
| DAVIDS CR | Illinois | 1930 | 1,150 | 13.1 m | |
| INTERMITTENT STREAM | Illinois | 1971 | 1,150 | 9.1 m | |
| FINLEY CREEK | Illinois | 1909 | 1,150 | 8.2 m | |
| Salt Creek | Illinois | 1976 | 1,125 | 22.2 m | |
| SANDY CREEK W FORK | Illinois | 1983 | 1,100 | 32.3 m | |
| FAI 74 | Illinois | 1962 | 1,100 | 74.9 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.