Ford County Bridge Report Card
Ford County scores 78 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Ford County, Illinois
Ford County has 302 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 24 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.9% is at or below the 9.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 13,185 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Ford County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 78/100 (C). The county has 302 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 24 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 13,185 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 7.9% | 15.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 7.9% of measured traffic | 5.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 42 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 167,420 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 7.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 9.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 42 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 13,185 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Ford County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fai 57 Nbl over Big Four Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,550 | 1968 |
| Ill 115 over Drainage Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 675 | 1981 |
| Tr 91 Patton over Wall Town DR Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 375 | 1974 |
| Clarence RD Fas 5 over Sugar Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 250 | 1959 |
| Ch 26 Steves RD over The Big Four | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 250 | 1966 |
| Ch 16 Piper City R over N Fork Vermillion | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1959 |
| Tr 24 Dix over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 2008 |
| Thawville RD over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 75 | 1936 |
| Tr 27 Pella over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 75 | 1970 |
| Tr 11 Mona over Kelly Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 75 | 1973 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.