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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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: YELLOW CREEK
1.5 MI SW WADDAMS GR, Stephenson, IL
Over: FARM CREEK
E PEO-ILL8 & 116, Tazewell, IL
Over: DRAINAGE DITCH
SW-35-T24NR6W, Tazewell, IL
Over: ADDS BRANCH
3.2 MI EAST OF I-57, Union, IL
Over: PAINTER CREEK
IN BISMARCK, Vermilion, IL
Over: DRAINAGE DITCH
5 MI W OF POTOMAC, Vermilion, IL
Over: STREAM
1 MI N EAST LYNN, Vermilion, IL
Over: STREAM
.75 MI N ALLENDALE, Wabash, IL
Over: SOUTH FORK CREEK
0.25 MI E TR-36, Warren, IL
Over: LILY CACHE CREEK
0.5 M NW OF I-55, Will, IL
Over: STREAM E CRABORCHARD
E OF CRABORCHARD, Williamson, IL
Over: GRASSY CREEK
4 MI E CREAL SPRINGS, Williamson, IL
Over: LAKE CREEK
1.5 MI NW PITTSBURG, Williamson, IL
Over: Sumner Creek
1.5MI W PECATONICA, Winnebago, IL
Over: SNAG CREEK OVERFLOW
7.47 MI S OF ILL 17, Woodford, IL
Over: GHOST HOLLOW CR
JUST N 12TH ST RD, Adams, IL
Over: SHOAL CREEK
5.2 MI E OF MADCO LN, Bond, IL
Over: BRANCH OF POND CREEK
2.0 MI S WYANET, Bureau, IL
Over: MICHAEL CREEK
IN MICHAEL M.P. 5.3, Calhoun, IL
Over: A BR OF STRADDLE CR
2 MI E OF LANARK, Carroll, IL
Over: LAKE SANGCHRIS
1 MI W TOVEY, Christian, IL
Over: W FORK EMBARRAS RV
0.3 MILE E WESTFIELD, Clark, IL
Over: Bluegrass Creek
4.5 Mi NE Martinsvil, Clark, IL
Over: LAKE BRANCH CREEK
5.5MI E OF TRENTON, Clinton, IL
Over: POPLAR CREEK
2.3 M W IL 59, Cook, IL
Over: Metra & CN RR
3900 S & 950 E, Cook, IL
Over: W Fk N Br Chicago Rv
2.5 Mi. W. of US 41, Cook, IL
Over: W Fork N Br Chi Rvr
1.6 Mi. E. of I-294, Cook, IL
Over: COON CREEK
.5 MI S OF CLINTON, De Witt, IL
Over: FRIENDS CREEK
1.5 MI ESE WELDON, De Witt, IL
Over: DITCH
NORTH OF ARCOLA, Douglas, IL
Over: Onion Creek
1.2 Mi W. of Grayvil, Edwards, IL
Over: CORWIN CREEK
2 MI E BEECHER CITY, Effingham, IL
Over: LITTLE SALT CREEK
2 MI E HEARTVILLE, Effingham, IL
Over: BIG CREEK
4 MI N MASON, Effingham, IL
Over: MOCCASIN CREEK
3.5 MI S BEECHER CIT, Effingham, IL
Over: DISMAL CREEK
4.5 MI N FARINA, Fayette, IL
Over: TRIB TO ANDY CREEK
0.1MI W OF URBAIN RD, Franklin, IL
Over: Halltown Creek
SE THOMPSONVILLE, Franklin, IL
Over: SUGAR CREEK
1100N - 1100E, Franklin, IL
Over: TRIB TO AUX SABLE CR
0.34 MI S MINOOKA RD, Grundy, IL
Over: BEAR CREEK
1.5 SW CARTHAGE, Hancock, IL
Over: PARKER RUN
2.5 MI N NEW WINDSOR, Henry, IL
Over: LOUIS CREEK
1.68 MI N OF BUCKLEY, Iroquois, IL
Over: BIG MUDDY RIVER
SW 1/4 SEC 15-9-3, Jackson, IL
Over: TRIB. OF CAMP CREEK
1.2 MI N OF CH 7, Jackson, IL
Over: TRIB TO BRANCH CREEK
1.6 MI W OF IL 4, Jackson, IL
Over: TRIB N EMBARAS RIVER
1.5 MI E STE MARIE, Jasper, IL
Over: OTTER CREEK
0.5 MI W FAS 749, Jersey, IL
Over: TRIB TO YELLOW CRK
3.5 MILES S NORA, Jo Daviess, IL
Showing 23,201-23,250 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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