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.