State profile · Near median Poor share

Illinois bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and Poor-condition data for every public highway bridge in Illinois, based on the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

27,743
Public bridges
41.2%
Good condition
7.9%
Poor condition

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%

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 - Poor-condition share 26.3%
National avg

Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.

Illinois vs nearby ranks

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

Rhode Island

7.69% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$78

NE

Nebraska

7.73% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$15,571
Selected

IL

Illinois

7.88% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$27,743

MA

Massachusetts

7.96% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$5,314

MO

Missouri

8.53% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$24,654

Bridges Needing Most Attention in Illinois

Six lowest-condition bridges in Illinois, ranked by the portal's composite display score. Inspection intervals are risk-based under current NBIS rules.

All Bridges in Illinois

US 45

Fair

Over: STREAM

S OF WILLIAMSON CO, Johnson, IL

Built 1956 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 1,450

PRAIRIE STREET

Fair

Over: BLACKBERRY CREEK

0.7 MI W Orchard Rd., Kane, IL

Built 1972 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 1,400

TR-868 (Kenmar Dr)

Fair

Over: Stream

1.5 MI S ELBURN, Kane, IL

Built 1986 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 350

I-57 NB

Fair

Over: Minnie Creek

4.3 M N Chebanse Int, Kankakee, IL

Built 1967 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 9,700

TR 176

Fair

Over: SPRING CR

2.5 MI E AROMA PK, Kankakee, IL

Built 1969 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 275

BR1SBIN RD/MS0020

Fair

Over: W AUX SABLE CK

1.5 MI N OF ILL 52, Kendall, IL

Built 1981 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 225

TR 441

Fair

Over: TRIB COVEL CR

N 22ND E 1820, LaSalle, IL

Built 1967 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 75

TR 68A

Fair

Over: BAILEY CREEK

E 4TH N 1950, LaSalle, IL

Built 1981 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 75

TR 92C

Fair

Over: TRIB TO BAKER RUN

2215 N, 1200 E, Livingston, IL

Built 1979 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 100

TR 111B

Fair

Over: ROOKS CREEK

940 E, 2000 N, Livingston, IL

Built 1983 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 50

CH-6 BEASN-CHSTNT

Fair

Over: SALT CK

2 MI N CHESTNUT, Logan, IL

Built 1961 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 350

TR 128

Fair

Over: LAKE FORK CREEK

2 E 1 MI N BROADWELL, Logan, IL

Built 1981 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 225

N MONROE ST(FAU743

Fair

Over: SPRING CREEK

N SIDE OF DECATUR, Macon, IL

Built 1969 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 8,650

TR 263(RIDLEN RD)

Fair

Over: WILLOW BRANCH

1.2 MI SE MACON, Macon, IL

Built 1976 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 350

SHIPMANN BLACKTOP

Fair

Over: HURRICANE CREEK

9.6MI N JCT ILL 16, Macoupin, IL

Built 1994 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 1,750

TR 325

Fair

Over: COOPS CR

3 MI. N. 2MI. W SHIP, Macoupin, IL

Built 1978 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 75

TR 173

Fair

Over: SOLOMON CK

1.3 MI W HETTICK, Macoupin, IL

Built 1986 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 50

IL 3 NB

Fair

Over: NSRR

3.8 M S FAI 270, Madison, IL

Built 1967 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 13,000

IL 3 SB

Fair

Over: NSRR

3.8 M S FAI 270, Madison, IL

Built 1967 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 13,000

IL 29

Fair

Over: SALT CREEK

MASON MENARD CO LINE, Mason, IL

Built 2002 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 2,000

FAS 489 CH 21

Fair

Over: MACKINAW RIVER

1.0 MI SW LEXINGTON, McLean, IL

Built 1964 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 775

TOWANDA AVE

Fair

Over: SUGAR CREEK

1.0 MI NNW 55 & 9, McLean, IL

Built 1970 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 4,850

TR 101

Fair

Over: CLARY CR

2.0 MI N TALLULA, Menard, IL

Built 1900 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 50

TR 138B

Fair

Over: CAMP CREEK

SE-19-T15NR3W, Mercer, IL

Built 1980 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 25

TR 146

Fair

Over: CAMP CREEK

SW-20-T15NR3W, Mercer, IL

Built 1980 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 25

CH 5/FAS 857

Fair

Over: HORSE CREEK

2.5 N AMESCH 5, Monroe, IL

Built 1987 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 850

IL 133 (FAP 749)

Fair

Over: DRAINAGE DITCH

W EDGE OF ARTHUR, Moultrie, IL

Built 1929 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 3,650

FAS 1664

Fair

Over: CAMFIELD BRANCH

2 S 1 W SULLIVAN, Moultrie, IL

Built 1969 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 425

LOWELL PARK ROAD

Fair

Over: PINE CREEK

2.5 MI SW MT MORRIS, Ogle, IL

Built 1984 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 950

PARK ROAD

Fair

Over: DRY RUN CREEK

NE1/4 6 PEORIA TWP, Peoria, IL

Built 1964 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 2,000

TR 278

Fair

Over: COLLIER CREEK

0.5 MI N OF TAMAROA, Perry, IL

Built 1991 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 75

I-74 (WB)

Fair

Over: NS Railway & Madden Cree

.5 MI W MANSFIELD, Piatt, IL

Built 1970 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 10,750

ILL 106

Fair

Over: HADLEY CREEK

1.4 MI NE KINDERHOOK, Pike, IL

Built 1956 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 1,300

I 57 NB & US 51 NB

Fair

Over: CACHE RIVER OVERFLOW

3.2 MI S UNION CO, Pulaski, IL

Built 1964 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 6,900

TR-176

Fair

Over: BIG CREEK

2 MI SE OLNEY, Richland, IL

Built 1954 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 200

SBI-4

Fair

Over: CAHOKIA CANAL

E ILL 203 S BEND RD, St. Clair, IL

Built 1923 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 900

I-74 (EB)

Fair

Over: VERMILION RIVER

S OF DANVILLE, Vermilion, IL

Built 1964 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 13,600

FAI 64 EB

Fair

Over: NORTH CREEK

1.38M W OF ILL 127, Washington, IL

Built 1969 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 14,650

FAI 64 WB

Fair

Over: NORTH CREEK

1.36 MI W ILL 127, Washington, IL

Built 1969 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 14,650

I-64 EB

Fair

Over: ICRR

0.38 mi W of US 51, Washington, IL

Built 1972 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 14,000

I-64 WB

Fair

Over: ICRR

0.38 mi W of US 51, Washington, IL

Built 1972 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 14,000

ILL 127

Fair

Over: BR OF CROOKED CR

1.4 MI N OF ILL 177, Washington, IL

Built 1936 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 2,650

FAI-64 WB

Fair

Over: EAGLE SLOUGH DITCH

1.75 MI W 45 INT, Wayne, IL

Built 1974 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 5,500

FAI-64

Fair

Over: AUXIER CR BR

3.5 MI E JEFFERSN CL, Wayne, IL

Built 1974 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 11,700

I 64 EB

Fair

Over: LITTLE WABASH RIVER

4.75 MI W ILL-1, White, IL

Built 1971 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 6,100

I 64 WB

Fair

Over: LITTLE WABASH RIVER

4.75 MI W ILL-1, White, IL

Built 1971 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 6,100

HOLLY RD.

Fair

Over: CATTAIL CREEK

1 MI S OF FULTON, Whiteside, IL

Built 1988 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 450

YAGER ROAD

Fair

Over: BR OF ROCK RIVER

1.5 MI NE LYNDON, Whiteside, IL

Built 1987 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 125

FULFS RD

Fair

Over: SUGAR CREEK

2.5 MI N. STERLING, Whiteside, IL

Built 1965 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 900

KENNEDY RD.

Fair

Over: FORKED CREEK

2.1 M W OF WIL. C RD, Will, IL

Built 1988 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 175

Showing 10,701-10,750 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.

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