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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W. FK. NETTLE CR | Illinois | 1990 | 350 | 32.9 m | |
| COLLINS RUN | Illinois | 1976 | 350 | 29.9 m | |
| WAUPECAN CREEK | Illinois | 1980 | 350 | 30.2 m | |
| PETIT CREEK | Illinois | 1979 | 350 | 15.5 m | |
| MILL CREEK | Illinois | 1963 | 350 | 41.1 m | |
| SOUTH FORK MUD CREEK | Illinois | 1925 | 350 | 11.0 m | |
| FLAT BRANCH | Illinois | 1942 | 350 | 40.8 m | |
| MAEYSTOWN CREEK | Illinois | 1941 | 350 | 17.7 m | |
| WALNUT CR | Illinois | 1974 | 350 | 32.3 m | |
| W FORK OKAW RIVER | Illinois | 1985 | 350 | 7.9 m | |
| SILVER CR | Illinois | 1987 | 350 | 37.2 m | |
| MILL CREEK | Illinois | 1965 | 350 | 15.2 m | |
| LAKE | Illinois | 2000 | 350 | 30.2 m | |
| CEDAR CREEK | Illinois | 1921 | 325 | 16.5 m | |
| BUCKHART CREEK | Illinois | 1958 | 325 | 34.1 m | |
| WOLF CREEK | Illinois | 1965 | 325 | 20.7 m | |
| COAL CREEK | Illinois | 1955 | 325 | 19.2 m | |
| HORSE CREEK | Illinois | 1957 | 325 | 43.9 m | |
| OWENS CREEK | Illinois | 2006 | 325 | 18.8 m | |
| NIPPERSINK CREEK | Illinois | 1982 | 325 | 38.1 m | |
| MAD CREEK | Illinois | 1973 | 325 | 18.9 m | |
| MIDLOTHIAN CR | Illinois | 1968 | 325 | 10.4 m | |
| FAI 39 US 51 | Illinois | 1977 | 325 | 79.9 m | |
| FAI 80 | Illinois | 1960 | 325 | 61.3 m | |
| KICKAPOO CREEK | Illinois | 1980 | 325 | 143.9 m | |
| COAL CREEK | Illinois | 1953 | 325 | 45.1 m | |
| S BR KISHWAUKEE | Illinois | 1978 | 325 | 15.8 m | |
| KISHWAUKEE RIVER | Illinois | 1978 | 325 | 19.5 m | |
| N Br Nippersink Cr | Illinois | 1983 | 325 | 26.1 m | |
| UNNAMED CREEK | Illinois | 1932 | 325 | 9.1 m | |
| JOHNNY RUN | Illinois | 1981 | 325 | 28.7 m | |
| BR KICKAPOO CREEK | Illinois | 1975 | 325 | 19.5 m | |
| WILLIAMS CREEK | Illinois | 1972 | 325 | 31.1 m | |
| BIG MEADOW DITCH | Illinois | 1961 | 325 | 26.2 m | |
| S. EDWARDS RIVER | Illinois | 1958 | 325 | 53.9 m | |
| SWAB RUN CREEK | Illinois | 1996 | 325 | 33.2 m | |
| COUNTY DITCH NO. 1 | Illinois | 1979 | 325 | 16.6 m | |
| SUGAR FORK CREEK | Illinois | 1963 | 300 | 12.2 m | |
| SALINE BRANCH | Illinois | 1975 | 300 | 31.6 m | |
| NIPPERSINK CR | Illinois | 1978 | 300 | 29.7 m | |
| STREAM | Illinois | 1982 | 300 | 15.8 m | |
| ZION HILL BRANCH | Illinois | 1909 | 300 | 12.2 m | |
| PAPER MILL BRANCH | Illinois | 1919 | 300 | 7.9 m | |
| LITTLE ROCK CK | Illinois | 1978 | 300 | 41.8 m | |
| OVER CUP CREEK | Illinois | 1930 | 300 | 9.8 m | |
| SUGAR CK | Illinois | 1971 | 300 | 50.2 m | |
| BIG CREEK | Illinois | 1939 | 300 | 22.6 m | |
| STREAM | Illinois | 1915 | 300 | 9.4 m | |
| GRAPE CREEK | Illinois | 1972 | 300 | 13.8 m | |
| GRAPE CREEK | Illinois | 1977 | 300 | 29.8 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.