Henry County Bridge Report Card
Henry County scores 66 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Henry County, Illinois
Henry County has 329 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 42 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 12.8% is above the 9.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 79,685 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Henry County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 66/100 (D). The county has 329 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 42 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 79,685 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 | 12.8% | 25.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 11.2% of measured traffic | 8.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 47 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 708,535 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 | 12.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 9.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 47 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 79,685 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Henry County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fai 80 SB over Cleveland Rd/fap595 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,800 | 1965 |
| Fai 80 NB over Cleveland Rd/fau5864 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,800 | 1965 |
| Fai 80 NB over Fai 74 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,750 | 1961 |
| Fai 80 EB over Mineral Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,300 | 1961 |
| Fai 80 WB over Mineral Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,300 | 1961 |
| Fai 74 NB over Camp Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,400 | 1968 |
| Fai 74 SB over Camp Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,400 | 1968 |
| US 6 over Turner Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,550 | 1938 |
| Il 92 over Phenix Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,650 | 1996 |
| C.h. 5 Fas 232 over Mud Cr. Tributary | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,500 | 1948 |
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.