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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNSF RR (079039A) | Illinois | 1975 | 8,100 | 59.1 m | |
| CSX RR | Illinois | 1940 | 8,100 | 55.5 m | |
| LITTLE CALUMET RIVER | Illinois | 1915 | 8,050 | 104.1 m | |
| SBI 8 (OLD US 34) | Illinois | 1985 | 8,050 | 10.7 m | |
| Trib to Indian Creek | Illinois | 1927 | 8,050 | 7.9 m | |
| I- 80 | Illinois | 1966 | 8,000 | 131.5 m | |
| I-290 IKE - IL 110 CKC | Illinois | 1951 | 8,000 | 63.9 m | |
| GROUND | Illinois | 1982 | 8,000 | 51.2 m | |
| DRNG TO CAHOKIA CNL | Illinois | 1960 | 7,900 | 29.0 m | |
| US 52 | Illinois | 1965 | 7,850 | 74.6 m | |
| MILL CREEK | Illinois | 1985 | 7,750 | 95.1 m | |
| SPOON R & TR 238A | Illinois | 1968 | 7,700 | 119.5 m | |
| SPOON RIVER & TR238A | Illinois | 1968 | 7,700 | 119.5 m | |
| CH 50/SUMERFIELD RD | Illinois | 1984 | 7,600 | 34.6 m | |
| TOWN BROOK | Illinois | 1985 | 7,600 | 8.2 m | |
| US 34 BYPASS | Illinois | 1972 | 7,600 | 61.3 m | |
| COPPER SLOUGH | Illinois | 1976 | 7,550 | 12.1 m | |
| IL 17 & BNSF-EXEMPT | Illinois | 1967 | 7,500 | 75.6 m | |
| IL 17 & BNSF-EXEMPT | Illinois | 1967 | 7,500 | 75.6 m | |
| TR-422 & WABASH RV | Illinois | 1967 | 7,450 | 824.5 m | |
| SALT CREEK | Illinois | 1953 | 7,450 | 31.5 m | |
| CAMP CREEK | Illinois | 1968 | 7,400 | 38.9 m | |
| CAMP CREEK | Illinois | 1968 | 7,400 | 38.9 m | |
| I-290 - IL 110 & CTA | Illinois | 1954 | 7,350 | 69.9 m | |
| MAIN BR CHICAGO RIV | Illinois | 1930 | 7,350 | 106.2 m | |
| I- 94 EDENS | Illinois | 1949 | 7,300 | 90.6 m | |
| BEAVER POND DITCH | Illinois | 1957 | 7,200 | 100.3 m | |
| TR-262 | Illinois | 1957 | 7,200 | 34.1 m | |
| FR-1747/ALLISON DT 2 | Illinois | 1959 | 7,200 | 138.4 m | |
| ALLISON DITCH NO 1 | Illinois | 1957 | 7,200 | 61.3 m | |
| BEAVER POND DITCH | Illinois | 1957 | 7,200 | 100.3 m | |
| ALLISON DITCH NO 1 | Illinois | 1957 | 7,200 | 61.3 m | |
| FAS-1827 | Illinois | 1958 | 7,200 | 35.5 m | |
| FR-1747/ALLISON DT 2 | Illinois | 1959 | 7,200 | 138.4 m | |
| I-72 | Illinois | 1968 | 7,150 | 67.4 m | |
| KINZIE ST RR TRACKS | Illinois | 1971 | 7,150 | 153.1 m | |
| EB I-74 | Illinois | 1979 | 7,100 | 107.6 m | |
| CSX Railroad | Illinois | 1974 | 7,050 | 74.4 m | |
| AUX SABLE CR | Illinois | 1969 | 7,050 | 50.0 m | |
| Silver Cr Overflow W | Illinois | 1961 | 7,000 | 43.3 m | |
| FA320 (IL-121) & CN RR | Illinois | 1976 | 7,000 | 81.5 m | |
| Silver Cr Overflow E | Illinois | 1961 | 7,000 | 51.2 m | |
| FARM CREEK | Illinois | 1992 | 6,950 | 60.4 m | |
| MAIN BR CHICAGO RIV | Illinois | 1949 | 6,900 | 93.7 m | |
| VARIOUS CITY STRTS | Illinois | 1949 | 6,900 | 61.7 m | |
| FOX RIVER | Illinois | 1949 | 6,900 | 84.1 m | |
| I- 94 EDENS | Illinois | 1950 | 6,900 | 74.1 m | |
| MACKINAW RIVER | Illinois | 1970 | 6,900 | 167.6 m | |
| MACKINAW RIVER | Illinois | 1970 | 6,900 | 167.6 m | |
| MAIN BR CHICAGO RIV | Illinois | 1929 | 6,800 | 106.4 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.