Pike County Bridge Report Card
Pike County scores 75 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Pike County, Illinois
Pike County has 332 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 34 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 10.2% is above the 9.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 24,920 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Pike County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 75/100 (C). The county has 332 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 34 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 24,920 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 | 10.2% | 20.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 6.1% of measured traffic | 4.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 46 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 405,530 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 | 10.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 9.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 46 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 24,920 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Pike County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-72 / US 36 over Miss R/bnrr/nsrr/st | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 16,500 | 1999 |
| US 54 over Plum Point Slough | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,100 | 1928 |
| Il 96 over Levee | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,200 | 1956 |
| Il 107 over Middle Fork Mckee CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 775 | 1956 |
| Fas 603 over Bay Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 725 | 1963 |
| Tr 417 over The Sny | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 575 | 1966 |
| Ch 4(fas 596) over North Fork Hadley CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 575 | 2012 |
| Tr 465a over Sixmile Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1969 |
| Tr 245 over Blue Cr-lake Pittsfd | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1961 |
| Tr 80 over Branch Kiser Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1988 |
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.