Total Bridges
27,743
Public highway bridges in Illinois
State profile · Near national median SD
Illinois bridge safety
Condition ratings, load ratings, and structural-deficiency data for every public highway bridge in Illinois — drawn straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.
- 27,743
- Public bridges
- 41.2%
- Good condition
- 7.9%
- Poor condition
- 7.9%
- Structurally deficient
Good Condition
41.2%
11,426 bridges rated 7-9
-8.8pp vs 50% benchmark
Poor Condition
7.9%
2,186 bridges rated 0-4
Structurally Deficient
7.9%
2,186 bridges flagged for repair priority
0.9pp vs national avg 7.0%
Illinois vs national bridge condition
Illinois — Good condition share 41.2%
National avg
Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).
Illinois — Structurally deficient share 26.3%
National avg
Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.
Condition Distribution
Bridge inventory deck-condition mix — Illinois (FHWA NBI)
Counties (102)
Adams 325 Alexander 96 Bond 165 Boone 111 Brown 71 Bureau 382 Calhoun 81 Carroll 185 Cass 77 Champaign 743 Christian 323 Clark 232 Clay 171 Clinton 187 Coles 308 Cook 2185 Crawford 196 Cumberland 169 De Witt 197 DeKalb 264 Douglas 234 DuPage 380 Edgar 278 Edwards 79 Effingham 260 Fayette 356 Ford 300 Franklin 323 Fulton 210 Gallatin 82 Greene 166 Grundy 269 Hamilton 164 Hancock 291 Hardin 58 Henderson 144 Henry 331 Iroquois 565 Jackson 235 Jasper 180 Jefferson 270 Jersey 111 Jo Daviess 198 Johnson 120 Kane 354 Kankakee 352 Kendall 133 Knox 321 LaSalle 529 Lake 286 Lawrence 183 Lee 372 Livingston 578 Logan 296 Macon 368 Macoupin 248 Madison 543 Marion 301 Marshall 153 Mason 85 Massac 138 McDonough 210 McHenry 229 McLean 624 Menard 90 Mercer 162 Monroe 130 Montgomery 261 Morgan 241 Moultrie 171 Ogle 377 Peoria 365 Perry 139 Piatt 249 Pike 338 Pope 86 Pulaski 106 Putnam 50 Randolph 155 Richland 147 Rock Island 256 Saline 176 Sangamon 480 Schuyler 121 Scott 96 Shelby 330 St. Clair 502 Stark 89 Stephenson 332 Tazewell 361 Union 192 Vermilion 515 Wabash 88 Warren 202 Washington 232 Wayne 264 White 210 Whiteside 280 Will 674 Williamson 204 Winnebago 475 Woodford 222
Illinois vs nearby ranks
Adjacent states on the structurally deficient leaderboard (lower share = better)
States are ranked by share of bridges flagged structurally deficient — the FHWA classification for any span where deck, superstructure, or substructure carries a condition rating of 4 or below. Lower percentages indicate stronger maintenance funding and inspection follow-through. States here sit immediately above and below Illinois on the same metric.
44
Rhode Island
7.69% top marginal rate
31
Nebraska
7.73% top marginal rate
17
Illinois
7.88% top marginal rate
25
Massachusetts
7.96% top marginal rate
29
Missouri
8.53% top marginal rate
Bridges Needing Most Attention in Illinois
Six lowest-condition bridges in Illinois, ranked by composite NBI rating. Each is inspected at least every 24 months.
FAS 1599
PoorOver: DRAINAGE CANAL
2.2 MI E MEYER, Adams, IL
Built 1980 Load: 0.6 t ADT: 200
CH 15
PoorOver: E FK MAZONRIVER
0.05 MI W CH 16, Grundy, IL
Built 1977 Load: 1.0 t ADT: 1,400
MOOSE RD - TR 240
Structurally DeficientOver: WILSON CREEK
NE-35-T3NR2E, Fulton, IL
Built 1935 Load: 1.3 t ADT: 10
TR 10-B
Structurally DeficientOver: KING CREEK
W EDGE OF MINERAL, Bureau, IL
Built 1899 Load: 1.6 t ADT: 10
TR-6
Structurally DeficientOver: DRAINAGE DITCH
3.5 MI NE DIETERICH, Effingham, IL
Built 1909 Load: 1.6 t ADT: 25
TR208K(TWIN BRIDGE
Structurally DeficientOver: BIG CREEK
NE EDGE MT ZION, Macon, IL
Built 1967 Load: 1.9 t ADT: 375
All Bridges in Illinois
MT. PLEASANT RD
FairOver: CACHE R. OVERFLOW
1.7M N OF IL 146, Union, IL
Built 2008 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 225
TR 221
FairOver: LITTLE CREEK
3 MI SOUTH ANNA, Union, IL
Built 1977 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 150
FAS 512(CH 8)
FairOver: STREAM
2.5 MI NE FAIRMOUNT, Vermilion, IL
Built 1952 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 2,700
FAS 512(CH8)
FairOver: BUTLER CREEK
W EDGE OF CATLIN, Vermilion, IL
Built 1952 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 2,800
FAS 509 (CH 23)
FairOver: FAIRVIEW CREEK
2 MI W OF GEORGETOWN, Vermilion, IL
Built 1974 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 550
IL 49(FAP 840)
FairOver: STONY CREEK TRIB
2 MI N OF I-74, Vermilion, IL
Built 1986 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,350
IL 1 US 136 (FAP 3
FairOver: STREAM
N OF POLAND RD, Vermilion, IL
Built 1938 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 18,800
TR 13
FairOver: WHISKY CREEK BRANCH
2 MI SE RANKIN, Vermilion, IL
Built 1963 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 20
TR 394
FairOver: PAINTER CREEK
1 MI SE BISMARCK, Vermilion, IL
Built 1976 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 25
TR 1
FairOver: WHISKY CREEK
2.5 MI NE RANKIN, Vermilion, IL
Built 1977 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50
TR 416(LICKSKILLET
FairOver: LITTLE VERMILION RIV
2 MI E GEORGETOWN, Vermilion, IL
Built 1977 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 125
TR 37
FairOver: BR MIDDLE BRANCH
6 MI SE HOOPSTON, Vermilion, IL
Built 1977 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 75
TR 400
FairOver: STONY CREEK
5 MI NE DANVILLE, Vermilion, IL
Built 1978 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50
TR 181 A
FairOver: STONY CREEK
4 MI NE DANVILLE, Vermilion, IL
Built 1977 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50
TR 22 A
FairOver: OLIVE BRANCH
3.8 MI W FAIRMOUNT, Vermilion, IL
Built 1978 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50
TR 261
FairOver: STONY CREEK
4 MI NW OAKWOOD, Vermilion, IL
Built 1978 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 125
TR 481
FairOver: DILLON BRANCH
2.5 MI SE SIDELL, Vermilion, IL
Built 1979 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50
TR 421
FairOver: LITTLE VERMILION RIV
2 MI NW SIDELL, Vermilion, IL
Built 1980 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 20
TR 40
FairOver: LITTLE VERMILION RIV
3.5 MI NE ALLERTON, Vermilion, IL
Built 1980 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50
TR 169
FairOver: STONY CREEK
4.5 MI SE BISMARK, Vermilion, IL
Built 1980 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 175
TR 226
FairOver: SWANK CREEK
1 MI E INDIANOLA, Vermilion, IL
Built 1980 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50
TR 480
FairOver: MDL BR N FK VERM RIV
2.5 MI SE HEATON STA, Vermilion, IL
Built 1980 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50
TR 171
FairOver: TRIB TO STONY CREEK
1.5 MI W HOPE, Vermilion, IL
Built 1979 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 75
TR 147
FairOver: N FORK VERMILION RIV
1 MI SW BISMARCK, Vermilion, IL
Built 1981 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 375
TR 325
FairOver: STONY CREEK
4 MI SE DANVILLE, Vermilion, IL
Built 1981 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 250
FAS 504(TR 501)
FairOver: ACCESS ROAD
1 MI SE DANVILLE, Vermilion, IL
Built 1980 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 675
TR 86
FairOver: JORDAN CREEK
2 MI N FAIRMOUNT, Vermilion, IL
Built 1981 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 175
FAS 507(TR 210)
FairOver: VERMILION RIVER
2.5 MI N CATLIN, Vermilion, IL
Built 1982 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 600
TR 359
FairOver: OLIVE BRANCH
4 MI SW FAIRMOUNT, Vermilion, IL
Built 1981 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 20
TR 8 A
FairOver: STREAM
2.5 MI NW FITHIAN, Vermilion, IL
Built 1981 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50
TR 261
FairOver: STREAM
2.5 MI NW FITHIAN, Vermilion, IL
Built 1981 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 125
TR 39
FairOver: N FORK VERMILION RIV
1 MI NW ROSSVILLE, Vermilion, IL
Built 1982 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 150
TR 8
FairOver: KNIGHTS CREEK
5 MI NW FITHIAN, Vermilion, IL
Built 1982 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50
TR 135
FairOver: STREAM
6 MI SW POTOMAC, Vermilion, IL
Built 1982 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50
TR 8
FairOver: TRIB STONY CREEK
2 MI SW HOPE, Vermilion, IL
Built 1982 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50
TR 24
FairOver: OLIVE BRANCH
4 MI W OF FAIRMOUNT, Vermilion, IL
Built 1988 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50
KING ST(MS 8190)
FairOver: GRAPE CREEK
CITY OF TILTON, Vermilion, IL
Built 1982 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 800
TR 174
FairOver: BEAN CREEK
2 MI NE POTOMAC, Vermilion, IL
Built 1983 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50
TR 95
FairOver: STREAM
1.5 MI NE ALVIN, Vermilion, IL
Built 1983 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50
TR 70 A
FairOver: BLUEGRASS CREEK BR
3 MI SE REILLY, Vermilion, IL
Built 1983 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50
TR 85
FairOver: BR BLUEGRASS CREEK
3 MI NW POTOMAC, Vermilion, IL
Built 1983 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 25
TR 60
FairOver: WHISKY CREEK
2 MI NE RANKIN, Vermilion, IL
Built 1983 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50
TR 61
FairOver: BLUEGRASS CREEK BR
4 MI N POTOMAC, Vermilion, IL
Built 1983 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 25
TR 400 A
FairOver: LICK CREEK
2.5 MI S DAN AIRPORT, Vermilion, IL
Built 1983 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,850
TR 400 A
FairOver: LICK CREEK
NE DANVILLE, Vermilion, IL
Built 1984 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,850
TR 81 A
FairOver: BEAN CREEK
2 MI NW OF HENNING, Vermilion, IL
Built 1985 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50
TR 457
FairOver: STREAM
1.5 MI SE INDIANOLA, Vermilion, IL
Built 1984 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50
TR 425
FairOver: SWANK CREEK
1.8 MI NW INDIANOLA, Vermilion, IL
Built 1984 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 35
TR 62
FairOver: BLUEGRASS CREEK
2.0 MI NE ELLIS, Vermilion, IL
Built 1984 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50
TR 33
FairOver: N FORK VERMILION RIV
3 MI S OF HOOPESTON, Vermilion, IL
Built 1984 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 100
Showing 9,651-9,700 of 27,743 bridges
Data sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI), latest released cycle. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges Editorial.
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). A "structurally deficient" rating is a repair-priority signal, not a closure or unsafe-to-cross designation. Consult a qualified civil engineer before making decisions based on this data.
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