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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDIAN CREEK | Illinois | 1925 | 275 | 19.3 m | |
| MUD CREEK | Illinois | 1981 | 250 | 10.5 m | |
| S QUINCY DITCH | Illinois | 1996 | 250 | 15.9 m | |
| RUSSET BRANCH | Illinois | 1957 | 250 | 9.4 m | |
| VERMILION RIVER | Illinois | 1940 | 250 | 48.2 m | |
| TRIB INDIAN CR | Illinois | 1977 | 250 | 20.2 m | |
| TRIB TO DUNLAP LAKE | Illinois | 1997 | 250 | 7.4 m | |
| Fork of Mazon River | Illinois | 1983 | 250 | 26.2 m | |
| WILLOW CREEK | Illinois | 1957 | 250 | 30.2 m | |
| MILL CREEK | Illinois | 1987 | 250 | 20.7 m | |
| STREAM | Illinois | 1986 | 250 | 22.3 m | |
| STREAM | Illinois | 1963 | 250 | 12.8 m | |
| THREE MILE BRANCH | Illinois | 1960 | 250 | 30.2 m | |
| MERIDOSIA DITCH | Illinois | 1984 | 250 | 15.8 m | |
| COOLING CANAL | Illinois | 1973 | 250 | 69.5 m | |
| EI RR | Illinois | 1909 | 250 | 33.5 m | |
| HICKMAN CREEK | Illinois | 1978 | 250 | 30.5 m | |
| WALNUT CREEK | Illinois | 1991 | 250 | 35.3 m | |
| SUGAR CREEK | Illinois | 1959 | 250 | 18.6 m | |
| THE BIG FOUR | Illinois | 1966 | 250 | 32.6 m | |
| BEAR CREEK | Illinois | 2006 | 250 | 29.4 m | |
| EAST FORK NETTLE CR | Illinois | 1980 | 250 | 17.6 m | |
| ARMSTRONG RUN | Illinois | 2006 | 250 | 29.0 m | |
| MINE HAULAGE ROAD | Illinois | 1978 | 250 | 63.7 m | |
| W FORK NETTLE CREEK | Illinois | 1983 | 250 | 42.1 m | |
| E FK NETTLE CREEK | Illinois | 1986 | 250 | 21.3 m | |
| CLAYPOOL DITCH | Illinois | 2001 | 250 | 20.7 m | |
| MUD CREEK | Illinois | 1962 | 250 | 54.3 m | |
| DROWNING FORK | Illinois | 1976 | 250 | 9.8 m | |
| STREAM | Illinois | 1939 | 250 | 7.3 m | |
| N BR KISHWAUKEE RIV | Illinois | 1959 | 250 | 21.3 m | |
| GALUM CREEK | Illinois | 1977 | 250 | 67.1 m | |
| SMALLPOX CREEK | Illinois | 1963 | 250 | 18.3 m | |
| TRAIL CR | Illinois | 1967 | 250 | 13.7 m | |
| N BRANCH ROCK CREEK | Illinois | 1969 | 250 | 27.1 m | |
| MAUVAISE TERRE CR | Illinois | 1996 | 250 | 87.2 m | |
| STREAM | Illinois | 1900 | 250 | 7.9 m | |
| I-74 | Illinois | 1963 | 250 | 88.7 m | |
| WILLOW BRANCH | Illinois | 1926 | 250 | 10.2 m | |
| UPRR | Illinois | 1972 | 250 | 48.8 m | |
| HICKORY CREEK | Illinois | 1930 | 250 | 44.0 m | |
| BONEYARD CREEK | Illinois | 1900 | 225 | 8.8 m | |
| STREAM | Illinois | 1988 | 225 | 11.1 m | |
| LAKE FORK | Illinois | 1978 | 225 | 46.1 m | |
| JOHNNY RUN | Illinois | 1940 | 225 | 16.5 m | |
| CONRAIL RR | Illinois | 1901 | 225 | 30.2 m | |
| LA HARPE CREEK | Illinois | 1949 | 225 | 46.9 m | |
| COPPERAS CREEK | Illinois | 2003 | 225 | 41.8 m | |
| ROOKS CREEK | Illinois | 1925 | 225 | 32.9 m | |
| LITTLE BEAR CREEK | Illinois | 1965 | 225 | 24.4 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.