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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DICKISON RUN CREEK | Illinois | 1937 | 14,400 | 62.2 m | |
| BR OF TINLEY CREEK | Illinois | 1931 | 14,300 | 9.8 m | |
| MACKINAW RIVER | Illinois | 1964 | 14,200 | 128.6 m | |
| MACKINAW RIVER | Illinois | 1964 | 14,200 | 128.6 m | |
| I- 55 | Illinois | 1960 | 14,000 | 82.9 m | |
| Prairie Rd Abandoned UPR | Illinois | 1972 | 14,000 | 65.5 m | |
| Prairie Rd Abandoned UPR | Illinois | 1972 | 14,000 | 65.5 m | |
| A&SRR | Illinois | 1973 | 13,900 | 39.1 m | |
| I- 94 BISHOP FORD | Illinois | 1960 | 13,800 | 46.1 m | |
| RR- CSXT | Illinois | 1935 | 13,700 | 171.0 m | |
| RR - IHB | Illinois | 1927 | 13,700 | 220.1 m | |
| LITTLE CAL RIVER | Illinois | 1931 | 13,700 | 128.1 m | |
| HUMBOLDT PK LAGOON | Illinois | 1953 | 13,700 | 18.6 m | |
| DES PLAINES RIVER | Illinois | 1933 | 13,600 | 88.2 m | |
| Watson Creek | Illinois | 1971 | 13,600 | 7.0 m | |
| CAHOKIA CANAL | Illinois | 1960 | 13,500 | 57.0 m | |
| CAHOKIA CANAL | Illinois | 1960 | 13,500 | 57.0 m | |
| I- 94 BISHOP FORD | Illinois | 1948 | 13,450 | 84.6 m | |
| W BR SHOAL CREEK | Illinois | 1967 | 13,100 | 36.3 m | |
| W BR SHOAL CREEK | Illinois | 1967 | 13,100 | 36.3 m | |
| MID FK SHOAL CREEK | Illinois | 1967 | 13,100 | 129.8 m | |
| MID FK SHOAL CREEK | Illinois | 1967 | 13,100 | 129.8 m | |
| E FORK SHOAL CREEK | Illinois | 1967 | 13,100 | 74.7 m | |
| E FORK SHOAL CREEK | Illinois | 1967 | 13,100 | 74.7 m | |
| W BR DUPAGE RIVER | Illinois | 1987 | 13,100 | 17.8 m | |
| N MAIN STREET | Illinois | 1960 | 13,100 | 39.0 m | |
| UP RR | Illinois | 1967 | 13,000 | 128.9 m | |
| BNSF RR - KICKAPOO CR | Illinois | 1978 | 13,000 | 224.3 m | |
| UP RR | Illinois | 1967 | 13,000 | 128.9 m | |
| BNSF RR - KICKAPOO CR | Illinois | 1978 | 13,000 | 240.2 m | |
| I- 94 EDENS | Illinois | 1949 | 13,000 | 70.6 m | |
| IL 140 & CSXT RR | Illinois | 2005 | 12,900 | 97.0 m | |
| LOWER LEVEL COLUMBUS | Illinois | 1980 | 12,900 | 339.4 m | |
| Land | Illinois | 1926 | 12,900 | 478.5 m | |
| IL 140 & CSXT RR | Illinois | 2005 | 12,900 | 97.0 m | |
| MCT BIKE TRAIL | Illinois | 1989 | 12,600 | 93.1 m | |
| E LITTLE CREEK | Illinois | 1968 | 12,450 | 72.0 m | |
| E LITTLE CREEK | Illinois | 1968 | 12,450 | 72.0 m | |
| RICHLAND ST. | Illinois | 1966 | 12,400 | 57.0 m | |
| ILLINOIS RIV BNSF T&P | Illinois | 1932 | 12,400 | 1,127.8 m | |
| FOX RIVER | Illinois | 1939 | 12,400 | 84.4 m | |
| ECHO LAKE | Illinois | 1987 | 12,400 | 153.3 m | |
| KENT CREEK | Illinois | 1930 | 12,400 | 18.7 m | |
| I-290 - IL 110 & CTA | Illinois | 1954 | 12,100 | 62.3 m | |
| HICKORY CREEK | Illinois | 1967 | 12,100 | 45.4 m | |
| FAS-711 | Illinois | 1961 | 11,950 | 40.5 m | |
| FAS-711 | Illinois | 1961 | 11,850 | 40.5 m | |
| CENTER STREET | Illinois | 1962 | 11,800 | 54.3 m | |
| US 24/ IL 29 | Illinois | 1963 | 11,800 | 48.2 m | |
| Tazewell & Peoria RR | Illinois | 1966 | 11,800 | 215.2 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.