Structural damage identification has recently become one of the most important topics for engineering structures due to its benefits in enhancing safety, reducing life-cycle cost and providing guidance for system construction and maintenance. This research investigates the accuracy of using displacement influence lines (DILs) and their derivatives (slope and curvature) for structural damage characteristics (location and severity). The method is based on static structure response, which can be measured using single or multi sensors. The study includes an analytical investigation of damage detection of single and multiple damages in a simply supported beam. The measuring point positions are also discussed in this paper. Furthermore, the advantages and disadvantages of using displacement influence lines in structural damage detection are also discussed.