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.