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.