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: DRAINAGE DITCH
0.5 M N OF HARMON, Lee, IL
Over: INDIAN CREEK
EAST EDGE FAIRBURY, Livingston, IL
Over: TRIB TO VERMILION RV
6.51 MI E OF IL 23, Livingston, IL
Over: WATERWAY
210 N, 2300 E, Livingston, IL
Over: DITCH
IL 121, Macon, IL
Over: W. FORK CAHOKIA CR.
4 MI. W. STAUNTON, Macoupin, IL
Over: BRANCH OF SUGAR CK
2.0 MI S HIGHLAND, Madison, IL
Over: DUMS CREEK EAST
4.5 MI E SALEM, Marion, IL
Over: DAVIDSON CREEK
1 MI W TONTI, Marion, IL
Over: WHITE OAK CREEK
2.8MI S JCT 78/136, Mason, IL
Over: PRAIRIE CK
4.5 MI E MASON CTY, Mason, IL
Over: N FORK SALT CREEK
14.86 MI E OF US 51, McLean, IL
Over: N FORK SALT CREEK
14.86 MI E OF US 51, McLean, IL
Over: BR MACKINAW RIVER
10.9 MI N OF ILL 9, McLean, IL
Over: SANGAMON R OVERFLOW
.5 MI SE SANGAMON R., Menard, IL
Over: LITTLE INDIAN CREEK
3MI NW LITERBERRY, Morgan, IL
Over: CROW CREEK
3 MI N OF SPARLAND, Peoria, IL
Over: DICKISON RUN
SE1/4 17 MEDINA TWP, Peoria, IL
Over: WALNUT CREEK
NEAR CENT32TIONR5E, Peoria, IL
Over: MADDEN CREEK
1.0 MI SE LODGE, Piatt, IL
Over: DRAINAGE DITCH
1.0 MI NW IVESDALE, Piatt, IL
Over: BOAR CREEK
2 MI NW VILLA RIDGE, Pulaski, IL
Over: PLUM CREEK
2 MI S OF BALDWIN, Randolph, IL
Over: INDIANA HI-RAILROAD
.4 MI E JCT ILL-130, Richland, IL
Over: S BRANCH SUGAR CR.
3.5 NE RUSHVILLE, Schuyler, IL
Over: P.DUPONT&BLUE WATERS
.50 M SW OF ILL 157, St. Clair, IL
Over: LOOP CREEK
3.9 MI W JNC ILL 4, St. Clair, IL
Over: DOZA CREEK
4.26 MI S ILL RTE 13, St. Clair, IL
Over: W FORK SPOON RIVER
7 MI W OF BRADFORD, Stark, IL
Over: SPAFFORD CREEK
5.0 MI. WT. RTE. 73, Stephenson, IL
Over: BR OF E PLUM RIVER
3.5 MI W PEARL CITY, Stephenson, IL
Over: DRAINAGE DITCH
SW-16-T23NR7W, Tazewell, IL
Over: CNRL RR
NE SIDE OFDANVILLE, Vermilion, IL
Over: BR BEAVER POND CREEK
0.5 MI E ADDIEVILLE, Washington, IL
Over: SKILLET FORK BRANCH
0.5 MI W US-45 INT, Wayne, IL
Over: SKILLET FORK BRANCH
0.5 MI W US-45 INT, Wayne, IL
Over: FOX RIVER SLOUGH
5 MI E CROSSVILLE, White, IL
Over: SKILLET FORK
6 MI NE ENFIELD, White, IL
Over: JOHNSON CREEK
2.5 M N ILL 136, Whiteside, IL
Over: HOWLAND CREEK
2 MI E OF ROCK FALLS, Whiteside, IL
Over: ELKHORN CREEK
1 MI NW OF STERLING, Whiteside, IL
Over: ABANDONED RR
12.8 M S OF US 30, Will, IL
Over: RR - EJ&E
0.7 M E OF US 6, Will, IL
Over: PLUM CREEK
1.8 MI W.IL 1, Will, IL
Over: CRAB ORCHARD LAKE
1.1 MI E JACKSON CO, Williamson, IL
Over: ROCK RIVER
0.3 mile E OF IL 2, Winnebago, IL
Over: SNAG CREEK
6.3 MI N OF ROANOKE, Woodford, IL
Over: JENKINS CREEK
2.0 MI. N. E. VRSA, Adams, IL
Over: BROWNVILLECREEK
1.5 MI E OF THEBES, Alexander, IL
Over: E FORK SANDY CREEK
2.3 M.W.OF TAMMS, Alexander, IL
Showing 11,251-11,300 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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