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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIPPERSINK CR | Illinois | 1978 | 300 | 29.7 m | |
| Stream | Illinois | 1941 | 300 | 19.0 m | |
| OVER CUP CREEK | Illinois | 1930 | 300 | 9.8 m | |
| FULTS CREEK | Illinois | 1983 | 300 | 14.0 m | |
| BIG CREEK | Illinois | 1939 | 300 | 22.6 m | |
| MAUVAISE TERRE CR | Illinois | 1959 | 300 | 53.6 m | |
| RAVINE | Illinois | 1963 | 300 | 38.0 m | |
| GRAPE CREEK | Illinois | 1977 | 300 | 29.8 m | |
| RICHLAND CR | Illinois | 1991 | 300 | 44.8 m | |
| E BR PANTHER CREEK | Illinois | 1983 | 300 | 29.3 m | |
| STILLMAN CREEK | Illinois | 1981 | 300 | 29.4 m | |
| RED OAK DITCH | Illinois | 1956 | 300 | 18.0 m | |
| CHAMBERLAIN CREEK | Illinois | 1992 | 300 | 15.7 m | |
| W FORK SUGAR CREEK | Illinois | 1937 | 300 | 48.8 m | |
| TRIB SPRING CREEK | Illinois | 1972 | 300 | 36.6 m | |
| POSSUM TROT DITCH | Illinois | 1938 | 300 | 7.9 m | |
| LITTLE ROCK CK | Illinois | 1978 | 300 | 41.8 m | |
| BUREAU CREEK | Illinois | 1863 | 275 | 45.1 m | |
| RICHLAND CREEK | Illinois | 2001 | 275 | 76.7 m | |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Illinois | 1983 | 275 | 23.2 m | |
| NIXON RUN | Illinois | 1993 | 275 | 7.0 m | |
| INDIAN CREEK | Illinois | 1971 | 275 | 36.9 m | |
| WEAVER CREEK | Illinois | 1980 | 275 | 16.2 m | |
| I-74 | Illinois | 1969 | 275 | 77.6 m | |
| E-BRANCH PARTRIDGE | Illinois | 1995 | 275 | 31.6 m | |
| SCATTERING POINT | Illinois | 1960 | 275 | 10.1 m | |
| BR KICKAPOO CREEK | Illinois | 1957 | 275 | 7.3 m | |
| SENACHWINE CREEK | Illinois | 1979 | 275 | 56.1 m | |
| KISHWAUKEE RIV | Illinois | 1992 | 275 | 65.9 m | |
| TINLEY CREEK | Illinois | 1971 | 275 | 12.1 m | |
| LITTLE ROCK CREEK | Illinois | 1961 | 275 | 14.6 m | |
| BUCK BRANCH | Illinois | 1954 | 275 | 9.8 m | |
| CRABAPPLE CREEK | Illinois | 1960 | 275 | 27.7 m | |
| FOUNTAIN CREEK | Illinois | 1993 | 275 | 25.1 m | |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Illinois | 1962 | 275 | 27.4 m | |
| MURRAY SLUICE | Illinois | 1996 | 275 | 29.8 m | |
| DRY BRANCH | Illinois | 1973 | 275 | 11.9 m | |
| COX CREEK | Illinois | 1981 | 275 | 16.5 m | |
| MAIN DITCH | Illinois | 1966 | 275 | 24.1 m | |
| CAMP CREEK | Illinois | 1965 | 275 | 15.2 m | |
| INDIAN CREEK | Illinois | 1925 | 275 | 19.3 m | |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Illinois | 1965 | 275 | 8.5 m | |
| SUGAR CK | Illinois | 1965 | 275 | 39.3 m | |
| BEAUCOUP CREEK | Illinois | 1977 | 275 | 35.1 m | |
| WEST FORK CAHOKIA CR | Illinois | 1988 | 275 | 55.5 m | |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Illinois | 1980 | 275 | 12.8 m | |
| PRAIRE CREEK | Illinois | 1974 | 275 | 8.2 m | |
| E FK OF GALENA RIVER | Illinois | 1940 | 275 | 9.0 m | |
| BULL CREEK | Illinois | 1978 | 275 | 16.2 m | |
| HICKORY CREEK TRIB | Illinois | 1980 | 275 | 8.8 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.