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

TR 109

Good

Over: DRAINAGE DITCH

2.5 MI N ATKINSON, Henry, IL

Built 2018 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 50

CH 4

Good

Over: BRANCH OF LANGAN CRK

6 MI E. OF FORD CO., Iroquois, IL

Built 1992 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 150

TR 159B (WAS OR 7)

Good

Over: DRAINAGE DITCH

0.81 MI NWOF US 24, Iroquois, IL

Built 1986 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 275

TR 313

Good

Over: HAPPY HOLLOW CREEK

1 MI S GORHAM, Jackson, IL

Built 1992 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 25

US 45

Good

Over: LITTLE CASHE CREEK

0.2 MI S OF IL 146, Johnson, IL

Built 2021 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 2,000

TR 212

Good

Over: OTTER POND DR DITCH

3 MI NE LAWREN'VILLE, Lawrence, IL

Built 1999 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 225

US 52

Good

Over: 3 MILE BRANCH CREEK

4.5 MI SE OF DIXON, Lee, IL

Built 1990 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 2,900

IL 38

Good

Over: CHAMBERLIN CREEK

4 MI. W. FRANKLIN GR, Lee, IL

Built 1994 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 2,750

IL 47 FAP 326

Good

Over: 5 MILE CR

0.16 MI. S. RT116, Livingston, IL

Built 1993 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 2,100

TR 268C (400N)

Good

Over: Trib to Vermilion

435 N, 3200 E, Livingston, IL

Built 2021 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 50

CH 6

Good

Over: N FORK LAKE FORK CK

1.5 MI NW LATHAM, Logan, IL

Built 1957 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 300

FAI 255 RAMP 6

Good

Over: DITCH

NB 255 TO WB 55/70, Madison, IL

Built 1986 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 450

FAS 1937 Troy-O'Fl

Good

Over: Mill Creek

3.3 Mi S of Troy, Madison, IL

Built 2022 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 8,050

US 50

Good

Over: ICRR

Odin, Marion, IL

Built 1998 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 6,700

US 50

Good

Over: TOWN CREEK

W CE&I RR IN SALEM, Marion, IL

Built 1994 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 6,750

CH-5

Good

Over: LOUSE CREEK

3 MI E PATOKA, Marion, IL

Built 1983 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 225

ILL 10

Good

Over: ROSS & TYRELL DITCH

.5 MI E EASTON, Mason, IL

Built 1988 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 1,200

ILL 10

Good

Over: DRAINAGE DITCH

W. EDGE OF TEHERAN, Mason, IL

Built 1988 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 1,200

CARMACK ROAD

Good

Over: RUSH CREEK

0.5 W COX ROAD, McHenry, IL

Built 1993 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 250

DEERPASS ROAD

Good

Over: KISH RIVER N CHANNEL

0.7 MI N IL RTE 176, McHenry, IL

Built 2019 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 1,650

Ramp from IL 3 NB

Good

Over: PALMER CREEK

0.8 mi S of I-255, Monroe, IL

Built 1991 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 1,750

IL 267

Good

Over: TRIB MAUVAISE TERRE

1.2M N I72/US36 INT, Morgan, IL

Built 1989 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 9,100

TR 174

Good

Over: Snake Creek Branch

1.50 mi W IL 78, Morgan, IL

Built 2020 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 100

FAS 637(MAIN ST)

Good

Over: MARROWBONE CREEK

BETHANY-MAIN ST., Moultrie, IL

Built 1989 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 950

FAS 1663

Good

Over: LAKE SHELBYVILLE

2 MI S KIRKSVILLE, Moultrie, IL

Built 1969 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 500

US 52

Good

Over: ELKHORN CREEK

0.5 MI S OF ILL 64, Ogle, IL

Built 2023 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 800

PINES ROAD

Good

Over: TRIB OF GALE CREEK

1 MI W OF OREGON, Ogle, IL

Built 2005 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 1,900

ILL 8

Good

Over: TRIB OF KICKAPOO CR

2 MI NW OF POTTSTOWN, Peoria, IL

Built 1991 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 2,550

TRIGGER ROAD-CH R4

Good

Over: FARGO RUN

CENTER 3 KICKAPOO T, Peoria, IL

Built 1966 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 1,850

TR 109

Good

Over: GALUM CREEK

1.3 MI E OF CH 12, Perry, IL

Built 1900 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 125

TR 80

Good

Over: STREAM

1.5 MI NW GALESVILLE, Piatt, IL

Built 1986 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 25

TR 328

Good

Over: S Fk McKee Trib

1.06 Mi S TR 73, Pike, IL

Built 2021 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 50

ILL 34

Good

Over: UNNAMED STREAM

2.1 MI S SALINE CO, Pope, IL

Built 2011 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 1,400

BLUFF RD/MODOC RD

Good

Over: PHEGLEY CREEK

MODOC, Randolph, IL

Built 1999 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 400

CH-22 (Percy Rd)

Good

Over: Cox Creek

3MI SO OF PERCY, Randolph, IL

Built 2002 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 150

TR 232

Good

Over: ROCKCASTLE CREEK

TR232 OVERROCK CASTL, Randolph, IL

Built 1982 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 225

TR 199A

Good

Over: MODOC CREEK

.5MI N MODOC, Randolph, IL

Built 1901 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 25

MOLINE RD (OLD IL

Good

Over: CANOE CREEK

2 MI. SW. HILLSDALE, Rock Island, IL

Built 1992 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 600

FAS 625

Good

Over: BRUSH CREEK

0.1 MI W DIVERNON, Sangamon, IL

Built 1953 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 1,650

IL 100

Good

Over: COAL CREEK

.05M S OLD67 FREDRCK, Schuyler, IL

Built 1999 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 1,350

FAS 606

Good

Over: MAUVAISE TERRE CREEK

W CITY LIMITS EXETER, Scott, IL

Built 1979 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 400

FAP 325(IL 16)

Good

Over: LAKE PANA

3 MI W TOWER HILL, Shelby, IL

Built 1992 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 4,500

FAI 64 EB

Good

Over: Abandoned Roadway C

0.13 E OF 18TH ST, St. Clair, IL

Built 1974 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 37,900

MORRIS MILL RD-TR9

Good

Over: CRANE CREEK

SW-17-T22NR4W, Tazewell, IL

Built 1999 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 50

FAS 926-CH 14

Good

Over: BIG CREEK

1 MI NE OF DONGOLA, Union, IL

Built 1991 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 1,000

FAS 512(CH 8)

Good

Over: STREAM

3 MI W OF CATLIN, Vermilion, IL

Built 1992 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 2,700

ILL 177

Good

Over: TRIB TO KASKASKIA R

3.5M E OF I-64, Washington, IL

Built 1995 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 1,650

IL 177

Good

Over: W TRIB GRAND PT CRK

7 MI EAST JCT IL 127, Washington, IL

Built 1995 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 1,600

TR-249

Good

Over: TRIB ELM RIV DRN DT

2 MI S MT ERIE, Wayne, IL

Built 1909 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 75

FAS 882

Good

Over: SKILLET FORK

2 MI E SPRINGERTON, White, IL

Built 2008 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 50

Showing 22,701-22,750 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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