Total Bridges
27,743
Public highway bridges in Illinois
State profile · Near median Poor share
Condition ratings, load ratings, and Poor-condition data for every public highway bridge in Illinois, based on the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.
Data updated May 2026
Total Bridges
27,743
Public highway bridges in Illinois
Good Condition
41.2%
11,426 bridges rated 7-9
-8.8pp vs 50% benchmark
Poor Condition
7.9%
2,186 bridges whose lowest applicable component is rated 0-4
0.9pp vs national avg 7.0%
Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).
Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.
Adjacent states by Poor-condition share (lower share = better)
States are ranked by the share of bridges whose lowest applicable component rating is 4 or below. This describes recorded condition; it does not measure funding effectiveness or live crossing safety. States here sit immediately above and below Illinois on the same metric.
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Six lowest-condition bridges in Illinois, ranked by the portal's composite display score. Inspection intervals are risk-based under current NBIS rules.
Over: DRAINAGE CANAL
2.2 MI E MEYER, Adams, IL
Over: E FK MAZONRIVER
0.05 MI W CH 16, Grundy, IL
Over: WILSON CREEK
NE-35-T3NR2E, Fulton, IL
Over: KING CREEK
W EDGE OF MINERAL, Bureau, IL
Over: DRAINAGE DITCH
3.5 MI NE DIETERICH, Effingham, IL
Over: BIG CREEK
NE EDGE MT ZION, Macon, IL
Over: HOFFMAN CREEK
0.5 MI N CORRECT CTN, Fayette, IL
Over: THE BIG FOUR
1900E,100N, Ford, IL
Over: W BR DRUMMER CR
350N 300E, Ford, IL
Over: LOST GROVE CREEK
CTR-24-T7NR2E, Fulton, IL
Over: JOHNNY RUN
.2 MI N RANSOM RD, Grundy, IL
Over: CAMP CREEK
2.5 SW COLUSA, Hancock, IL
Over: DRAINAGE DITCH
3.5 SE JCT 49&52, Iroquois, IL
Over: TRIB TO PIGEON CR
.2MI N CH 10 ON CH46, Iroquois, IL
Over: MUDDY CREEK
S EDGE WHEELER, Jasper, IL
Over: KNOB CREEK
2.5 MI NNW W'VILLE, Jefferson, IL
Over: BR OF APPLE RIVER
2 MI NO OF ELIZABETH, Jo Daviess, IL
Over: DAVIS CREEK
3 MI E PLEASANT VLY, Jo Daviess, IL
Over: MAX CR
2.4 MI W OF SIMPSON, Johnson, IL
Over: FOX RIVER
0.06M.E.OF IL-31, Kane, IL
Over: WELCH CREEK
0.5 MI W KANEVILLE, Kane, IL
Over: INTERMITTENT STREAM
2.86 MI E OF ILL 71, LaSalle, IL
Over: LITTLE INDIAN CREEK
E 2175 N 4340, LaSalle, IL
Over: RACCOON CREEK
5.5 MI SW BRIDGEPORT, Lawrence, IL
Over: HOWLAND CREEK
0.3 MI S OF US 30, Lee, IL
Over: TURTLE CREEK
1495 E, 1400 N, Livingston, IL
Over: DRAINAGE DITCH
2930 N, 2800 E, Livingston, IL
Over: WARD BRANCH
SW OF SOUTHSIDE CC, Macon, IL
Over: CAHOKIA CREEK
1.0 MI W STAUNTON, Macoupin, IL
Over: NEW COLUMBIA DITCH
1 MI W BIG BAY, Massac, IL
Over: TROUBLESOME CREEK
S.CTR-2-T5NR2W, McDonough, IL
Over: KISHWAUKEE RIVER
0.3 MI NW HALIGUS RD, McHenry, IL
Over: BR KICKAPOO CR
3.0 MI SW HEYWORTH, McLean, IL
Over: DUGOUT RUN
NW-29-T14NR2W, Mercer, IL
Over: SNAKE CREEK
3.6M N WALNUT-J"VILL, Morgan, IL
Over: MUD CREEK
1.0 MI SE GERMAN VAL, Ogle, IL
Over: HURRICANE CREEK
2 MI E WAKEFIELD, Richland, IL
Over: COAL CREEK
1 MI W COAL VALLEY, Rock Island, IL
Over: WOLF CREEK
2.5 S WILLIAMSVILLE, Sangamon, IL
Over: CROOKED CREEK
3 MI S OF DONGOLA, Union, IL
Over: DUTCH CREEK
2.7M SW ILL 146, Union, IL
Over: STREAM
IN OAKWOOD, Vermilion, IL
Over: SUGAR CREEK
0.2 MI SW US52, Will, IL
Over: MIDDLE WOLF CREEK
2.3 MI N OF I-57, Williamson, IL
Over: RANDALLS CREEK
0.2 M W EICKS RD, Winnebago, IL
Over: KEITH CREEK
ROCKFORD, Winnebago, IL
Over: GILHAM CREEK
4M N MULBERRY GROVE, Bond, IL
Over: BR OF LOCUST FORK
1.75M S PIERRON, Bond, IL
Over: HICKORY CREEK
E CENTER OF MANLIUS, Bureau, IL
Over: STREAM
3.5 MI S OF ROYAL, Champaign, IL
Over: KANKAKEE DRAIN DITCH
4.8 MI N IVESDALE, Champaign, IL
Over: STREAM
3.3 MI S MAYVIEW, Champaign, IL
Over: BONEYARD CREEK
URBANA, Champaign, IL
Over: RR - CP SPUR
0.5 M W ROSELLE RD, Cook, IL
Over: RR - SPUR
0.5 M W ROSELLE RD, Cook, IL
Over: RR - METRA, WETLANDS
.8 M E OF US 20, Cook, IL
Showing 6,551-6,600 of 27,743 bridges
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI). Poor condition is an inspection-record category, not a closure or unsafe-to-cross designation. Consult the bridge owner for current status.
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