Peoria County Bridge Report Card
Peoria County scores 46 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Peoria County, Illinois
Peoria County has 351 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 63 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 17.9% is above the 9.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 377,760 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Peoria County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 46/100 (F). The county has 351 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 63 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 377,760 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 | 17.9% | 35.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 22.1% of measured traffic | 16.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.6% | 1.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 42 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,710,385 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 | 17.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 9.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 42 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 377,760 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Peoria County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NB Ill 29 over Dickison Run Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14,400 | 1958 |
| US 150 WB over Il 29 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30,000 | 1995 |
| SB Ill 6 over Charter Oak Road | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 28,400 | 1978 |
| NB Ill 6 over Hoerrs Pond | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 21,100 | 1981 |
| SB Ill 6 over Hoerrs Pond | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 21,100 | 1981 |
| US 150 over Uprr 175626n-mp73.04 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,700 | 1988 |
| Il 40 over Il 6 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,300 | 1982 |
| Fap 64 WB Adams S over Bnsf & Abandoned Up Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,000 | 1936 |
| Fap 64 EB Adams over Bnsf & Abandoned Up Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,000 | 1980 |
| I-74 over Big Hollow Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 16,250 | 1965 |
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.