Woodford County Bridge Report Card
Woodford County scores 71 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Woodford County, Illinois
Woodford County has 224 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 22 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 9.8% is above the 9.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 38,100 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Woodford County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 71/100 (C). The county has 224 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 22 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 38,100 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 | 9.8% | 19.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 10.8% of measured traffic | 8.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.4% | 0.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 40 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 354,265 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 | 9.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 9.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 40 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 38,100 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Woodford County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WB I-74 over Mackinaw River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14,200 | 1964 |
| EB I-74 over Mackinaw River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14,200 | 1964 |
| US 150 Fas 2466 over Mackinaw River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,550 | 1985 |
| US 150 over I-74 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,800 | 1964 |
| Fas 364 Ch 13 over Wbr Panther Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,200 | 1981 |
| Fas 357 Ch2 over Crow Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 625 | 1986 |
| Tr 4 over Blue Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 425 | 1987 |
| Fas 359 Ch 4 over Panther Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 400 | 1980 |
| Tr.118 over Walnut CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 350 | 1974 |
| Fas 360 over Rock Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 350 | 2001 |
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.