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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO CREEK | Illinois | 1970 | 6,800 | 9.9 m | |
| N BR CHICAGO RIVER | Illinois | 1946 | 6,750 | 30.9 m | |
| I- 94 EDENS | Illinois | 1950 | 6,750 | 73.5 m | |
| I- 94 US41 EDENS | Illinois | 1948 | 6,750 | 39.9 m | |
| N BR CHI RIVER | Illinois | 1904 | 6,700 | 80.1 m | |
| FAS 926-BIG CREEK | Illinois | 1959 | 6,700 | 103.3 m | |
| FAS 926-BIG CREEK | Illinois | 1959 | 6,700 | 103.3 m | |
| S BR CHICAGO RIV | Illinois | 1927 | 6,600 | 81.4 m | |
| FARM CR TPW RR NS RR | Illinois | 1935 | 6,600 | 225.6 m | |
| SPRING BROOK CR | Illinois | 1961 | 6,600 | 15.8 m | |
| I- 90 94 JFK | Illinois | 1956 | 6,600 | 87.3 m | |
| THORN CREEK | Illinois | 1982 | 6,550 | 27.0 m | |
| I 80 | Illinois | 1961 | 6,550 | 63.4 m | |
| INTERSTATE 57 | Illinois | 1961 | 6,500 | 72.5 m | |
| STEVENS CREEK | Illinois | 1974 | 6,400 | 52.2 m | |
| FA320 (IL-121) & CN RR | Illinois | 1976 | 6,400 | 81.5 m | |
| N BR CHICAGO RIV | Illinois | 1909 | 6,350 | 60.0 m | |
| FINLEY CREEK | Illinois | 1977 | 6,300 | 40.3 m | |
| LITTLE CREEK | Illinois | 1964 | 6,300 | 47.2 m | |
| Slough Creek | Illinois | 1947 | 6,300 | 9.4 m | |
| LITTLE CREEK | Illinois | 1964 | 6,300 | 47.2 m | |
| CALUMET RIVER | Illinois | 1928 | 6,250 | 106.7 m | |
| MISS RIV/FAU 9416 | Illinois | 1942 | 6,250 | 861.7 m | |
| FR-2004/ALLISON DT 3 | Illinois | 1961 | 6,200 | 63.7 m | |
| DES PLAINES RIVER | Illinois | 1932 | 6,200 | 61.6 m | |
| GROUND | Illinois | 1982 | 6,200 | 80.2 m | |
| S BR CHICAGO RIVER | Illinois | 1956 | 6,200 | 81.4 m | |
| FR-2004/ALLISON DT 3 | Illinois | 1961 | 6,200 | 63.7 m | |
| CURTIS CREEK | Illinois | 1967 | 6,150 | 20.8 m | |
| I-74 | Illinois | 1963 | 6,150 | 75.9 m | |
| I290 | Illinois | 1958 | 6,100 | 79.2 m | |
| TEXAS AVE | Illinois | 1964 | 6,100 | 12.5 m | |
| S.BR.CHICAGO RIVER | Illinois | 1903 | 6,100 | 102.5 m | |
| MCDONALD CREEK | Illinois | 1994 | 6,050 | 13.3 m | |
| S BR CHICAGO RIVER | Illinois | 1934 | 6,050 | 95.9 m | |
| BEAVER CREEK | Illinois | 1966 | 6,000 | 35.4 m | |
| GOOSE LAKE CANAL | Illinois | 1932 | 6,000 | 11.6 m | |
| LITTLE CAL RIV | Illinois | 1932 | 5,950 | 48.8 m | |
| I-290 & IL 110/CTA/RR | Illinois | 1957 | 5,900 | 90.0 m | |
| S FK PRAIRIE CREEK | Illinois | 1990 | 5,825 | 14.7 m | |
| US ROUTE 67 | Illinois | 1961 | 5,750 | 35.1 m | |
| ROCK RIVER | Illinois | 1980 | 5,750 | 161.2 m | |
| BEAUCOUP CREEK | Illinois | 1962 | 5,750 | 126.0 m | |
| DUPAGE RIVER | Illinois | 1982 | 5,750 | 56.7 m | |
| BUTTERFIELD CR | Illinois | 1974 | 5,700 | 12.0 m | |
| DES PLAINES RIVER | Illinois | 1956 | 5,700 | 55.0 m | |
| RR TRACKS | Illinois | 1967 | 5,650 | 158.6 m | |
| Paddock Creek Branch | Illinois | 1927 | 5,650 | 6.9 m | |
| RR. LUMBER ST & LOT | Illinois | 1967 | 5,650 | 116.1 m | |
| MILL CREEK | Illinois | 2002 | 5,600 | 24.7 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.