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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MA
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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: STREAM
S OF WILLIAMSON CO, Johnson, IL
Over: BLACKBERRY CREEK
0.7 MI W Orchard Rd., Kane, IL
Over: Stream
1.5 MI S ELBURN, Kane, IL
Over: Minnie Creek
4.3 M N Chebanse Int, Kankakee, IL
Over: SPRING CR
2.5 MI E AROMA PK, Kankakee, IL
Over: W AUX SABLE CK
1.5 MI N OF ILL 52, Kendall, IL
Over: TRIB COVEL CR
N 22ND E 1820, LaSalle, IL
Over: BAILEY CREEK
E 4TH N 1950, LaSalle, IL
Over: TRIB TO BAKER RUN
2215 N, 1200 E, Livingston, IL
Over: ROOKS CREEK
940 E, 2000 N, Livingston, IL
Over: SALT CK
2 MI N CHESTNUT, Logan, IL
Over: LAKE FORK CREEK
2 E 1 MI N BROADWELL, Logan, IL
Over: SPRING CREEK
N SIDE OF DECATUR, Macon, IL
Over: WILLOW BRANCH
1.2 MI SE MACON, Macon, IL
Over: HURRICANE CREEK
9.6MI N JCT ILL 16, Macoupin, IL
Over: COOPS CR
3 MI. N. 2MI. W SHIP, Macoupin, IL
Over: SOLOMON CK
1.3 MI W HETTICK, Macoupin, IL
Over: NSRR
3.8 M S FAI 270, Madison, IL
Over: NSRR
3.8 M S FAI 270, Madison, IL
Over: SALT CREEK
MASON MENARD CO LINE, Mason, IL
Over: MACKINAW RIVER
1.0 MI SW LEXINGTON, McLean, IL
Over: SUGAR CREEK
1.0 MI NNW 55 & 9, McLean, IL
Over: CLARY CR
2.0 MI N TALLULA, Menard, IL
Over: CAMP CREEK
SE-19-T15NR3W, Mercer, IL
Over: CAMP CREEK
SW-20-T15NR3W, Mercer, IL
Over: HORSE CREEK
2.5 N AMESCH 5, Monroe, IL
Over: DRAINAGE DITCH
W EDGE OF ARTHUR, Moultrie, IL
Over: CAMFIELD BRANCH
2 S 1 W SULLIVAN, Moultrie, IL
Over: PINE CREEK
2.5 MI SW MT MORRIS, Ogle, IL
Over: DRY RUN CREEK
NE1/4 6 PEORIA TWP, Peoria, IL
Over: COLLIER CREEK
0.5 MI N OF TAMAROA, Perry, IL
Over: NS Railway & Madden Cree
.5 MI W MANSFIELD, Piatt, IL
Over: HADLEY CREEK
1.4 MI NE KINDERHOOK, Pike, IL
Over: CACHE RIVER OVERFLOW
3.2 MI S UNION CO, Pulaski, IL
Over: BIG CREEK
2 MI SE OLNEY, Richland, IL
Over: CAHOKIA CANAL
E ILL 203 S BEND RD, St. Clair, IL
Over: VERMILION RIVER
S OF DANVILLE, Vermilion, IL
Over: NORTH CREEK
1.38M W OF ILL 127, Washington, IL
Over: NORTH CREEK
1.36 MI W ILL 127, Washington, IL
Over: ICRR
0.38 mi W of US 51, Washington, IL
Over: ICRR
0.38 mi W of US 51, Washington, IL
Over: BR OF CROOKED CR
1.4 MI N OF ILL 177, Washington, IL
Over: EAGLE SLOUGH DITCH
1.75 MI W 45 INT, Wayne, IL
Over: AUXIER CR BR
3.5 MI E JEFFERSN CL, Wayne, IL
Over: LITTLE WABASH RIVER
4.75 MI W ILL-1, White, IL
Over: LITTLE WABASH RIVER
4.75 MI W ILL-1, White, IL
Over: CATTAIL CREEK
1 MI S OF FULTON, Whiteside, IL
Over: BR OF ROCK RIVER
1.5 MI NE LYNDON, Whiteside, IL
Over: SUGAR CREEK
2.5 MI N. STERLING, Whiteside, IL
Over: FORKED CREEK
2.1 M W OF WIL. C RD, Will, IL
Showing 10,701-10,750 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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