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.