Jasper County Bridge Report Card
Jasper County scores 87 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Jasper County, Illinois
Jasper County has 181 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.4% is at or below the 9.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,725 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Jasper County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 87/100 (B). The county has 181 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,725 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 | 4.4% | 8.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.9% of measured traffic | 3.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 43 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 96,715 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 | 4.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 9.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 43 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 4,725 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Jasper County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fap-116 (ill-130) over Fox River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,400 | 1928 |
| Tr-102 over Turkey Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1955 |
| Tr-307 over Fox River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 75 | 1909 |
| Tr-177a over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1909 |
| Tr-142 over Wolf Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1909 |
| Tr-326 over Sams Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1909 |
| Tr-264 over Drainage Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1909 |
| Tr-264 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1930 |
| Fap-95(ill 33) over W Fork Big Muddy | High traffic | Fair | 5,900 | 2012 |
| Fap-116 (ill-33/13 over Embarras River | High traffic | Fair | 5,700 | 1971 |
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.