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.
RI
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IL
MA
MO
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: BANKSTON CREEK
0.6 MI S ILL 13, Saline, IL
Over: WOLF CREEK
2.0 NE OF SPAULDING, Sangamon, IL
Over: TRIB TO MUD CREEK
3.5 M N JCT 13, St. Clair, IL
Over: UPRR
PIER D11-> PIER O-17, St. Clair, IL
Over: CANTEEN CREEK
I-255 SO OF CO LINE, St. Clair, IL
Over: YELLOW CREEK
2.5 MI NW PEARL CITY, Stephenson, IL
Over: LOST CREEK
2.8 MI. EAST ILL. 73, Stephenson, IL
Over: KERFOOT CR
S1/2-34-T26NR4W, Tazewell, IL
Over: BIG CREEK
.8M.E.DONGOLA CL., Union, IL
Over: KNIGHTS BRANCH
3.5 MI SW POTOMAC, Vermilion, IL
Over: STREAM
4 MI W EDWARDS CO LN, Wayne, IL
Over: LITTLE WABASH RIVER
4 MI W CROSSVILLE, White, IL
Over: ROCK RIVER
1 MILE SOUTH OF ERIE, Whiteside, IL
Over: CRABORCHARD CREEK
1 MI E OF MARION, Williamson, IL
Over: CRABORCHARD CREEK
1 MI E OF MARION, Williamson, IL
Over: UNNAMED CREEK
AT CM&STP RR, Winnebago, IL
Over: BURTON CREEK
1.4MI S I172/IL96, Adams, IL
Over: CREEK
4.2 MI SE COLUMBUS, Adams, IL
Over: S FORK MILL CREEK
2MI S W BURTON, Adams, IL
Over: THURMAN CREEK
5.0 MI E LORAINE, Adams, IL
Over: CREEK
2.8 MI E MENDON, Adams, IL
Over: BEEBE CREEK
6.5 MI E PLAINVILLE, Adams, IL
Over: SOUTH BR. MILL CREEK
1.75 MILES S BURTON, Adams, IL
Over: PIGEON CREEK
1.8 MI NE PAYSON, Adams, IL
Over: FISHHOOK CREEK
2.5 MI S SILOAM SPRI, Adams, IL
Over: CURL CREEK
1.6 MI SE CAMP POINT, Adams, IL
Over: BURTON CREEK
1.5 MI N BURTON, Adams, IL
Over: MISSOURI CREEK
1.8 MI NW CLAYTON, Adams, IL
Over: JENKINS CREEK
2.4 MI N URSA, Adams, IL
Over: WALNUT FORK
3 MI SE CLAYTON, Adams, IL
Over: DRAINAGE CANAL
3.1 MI NNW QUINCY, Adams, IL
Over: BRANCH OF ROCK CREEK
3.5 MI S MENDON, Adams, IL
Over: MILL CREEK
6 MI NE QUINCY, Adams, IL
Over: BR OF MCKEE CREEK
4 MI NE LIBERTY, Adams, IL
Over: CROOKED CREEK
4.5 MI W GOLDEN, Adams, IL
Over: MILL CREEK
2.25 MI S E QUINCY, Adams, IL
Over: MILL CREEK
3.0 MI S E QUINCY, Adams, IL
Over: FALL CREEK
1.4 MI W PAYSON, Adams, IL
Over: BR OF MCCRAMEY CREEK
3.5 MI E PLAINVILLE, Adams, IL
Over: MCKEE CREEK
2.2 MI E COLUMBUS, Adams, IL
Over: S.FK MILL CREEK
1.4 MI S BURTON, Adams, IL
Over: LITTLE MILL CREEK
2.75 MI E QUINCY, Adams, IL
Over: S FK BEAR CREEK
2.1 MI N COATSBURG, Adams, IL
Over: OAK CREEK
1.0 MI. E. OF LIMA, Adams, IL
Over: MILL CREEK
3.1 MI SE QUINCY, Adams, IL
Over: WALNUT FORK CREEK
2.3 MI S CLAYTON, Adams, IL
Over: WALNUT FORK CREEK
2.3 MI S CLAYTON, Adams, IL
Over: FRAZIER CREEK
1.5 MI N QUINCY, Adams, IL
Over: WILLOW BR CREEK
3.0 MI NE LIBERTY, Adams, IL
Over: MILL CREEK
4 MI EAST OF QCY, Adams, IL
Showing 7,101-7,150 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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