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

IL 72

Good

Over: TYLER CREEK

2.2 M E of IL 47, Kane, IL

Built 2017 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 12,700

HILL AVE (AURORA)

Good

Over: WAUBANSEE CREEK

0.5 M N OF US 34, Kane, IL

Built 2003 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 17,400

AUSTIN AVENUE

Good

Over: INDIAN CREEK

.3MI S SHEFFER RD, Kane, IL

Built 2012 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 1,150

IL 115

Good

Over: Reddick Creek

1.7M N of CABERY, Kankakee, IL

Built 2016 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 775

TR 48

Good

Over: N BONFIELD BROOK

3.5 MI NW OF BONFIEL, Kankakee, IL

Built 1977 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 300

ILL 71

Good

Over: MORGAN CREEK

2.20 MI NE OF IL 126, Kendall, IL

Built 1997 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 11,700

GALENA RD/FAU 2502

Good

Over: BLACKBERRY CREEK

CH9 OVR BLACKBERRY, Kendall, IL

Built 2018 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 7,600

IL 22

Good

Over: INDIAN CREEK TRIB

0.1 MI EAST OF US 45, Lake, IL

Built 2009 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 20,600

TR 101

Good

Over: ROODS CREEK

N4201, E.2710, LaSalle, IL

Built 1992 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 300

TR-164

Good

Over: BRUSHY CREEK

2 MI W PINKSTAFF, Lawrence, IL

Built 1983 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 50

NEW HOLLAND-MIDDLE

Good

Over: SUGAR CK OVERFLOW

1.5 M S NEW HOLLAND, Logan, IL

Built 1963 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 600

FAS 551 CH 27 Dame

Good

Over: Spring Creek

3.1 Mi. NE Blue Moun, Macon, IL

Built 2020 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 175

IL 255 NB (FAP310N

Good

Over: FARMERS ACCESS RD

2 MI. SO. OF IL 143, Madison, IL

Built 1995 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 28,300

IL 255 SB (FAP310S

Good

Over: FARMERS ACCESS RD

2 MI. SO. OF IL 143, Madison, IL

Built 1995 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 28,300

MERIDIAN CONNECTOR

Good

Over: JUDY'S CREEK

.31 EAST OF 270, Madison, IL

Built 2001 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 2,350

FAS-1788

Good

Over: DUMS CREEK

1.5 MI E BRUBAKER, Marion, IL

Built 1961 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 300

TR 100A

Good

Over: TROUBLESOME CREEK

SW-35-T5NR4W, McDonough, IL

Built 2001 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 250

IL 176

Good

Over: KISHWAUKEE RIVER

2 M E OF IL 47, McHenry, IL

Built 2000 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 10,200

ALDEN ROAD

Good

Over: BR NIPPERSINK CREEK

0.2MI.N OF IL 173, McHenry, IL

Built 2010 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 2,300

059 TR 1

Good

Over: BIG APPLE BR

1.6 mi W CH 38, Morgan, IL

Built 2005 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 75

PINES ROAD

Good

Over: GALE CREEK

.94 MI W OF OREGON, Ogle, IL

Built 2005 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 1,900

IL 4-FAP 686

Good

Over: TRIB TO COX CREEK

0.6 MI N WILLISVILLE, Perry, IL

Built 2002 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 2,550

FAS 2599

Good

Over: WALNUT CREEK

.3M W IL 96, Pike, IL

Built 2001 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 300

FAS 2936 (UNMARKED

Good

Over: BRIAR CREEK

NCL-PULASKI, Pulaski, IL

Built 1992 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 950

IL 3

Good

Over: BLACK CREEK

W of WCL Red Bud, Randolph, IL

Built 1995 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 8,400

CH 5 - FAS 863

Good

Over: Little Mill Creek

3 Mi N Rockwood, Randolph, IL

Built 2020 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 225

FAS 899

Good

Over: UNNAMED CREEK

.4 M W C. MILLS RD, Saline, IL

Built 2014 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 375

IL 100

Good

Over: DUTCHMAN'S CREEK

E EDGE BROWNING, Schuyler, IL

Built 1989 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 600

TR 395

Good

Over: POLECAT CREEK

3.4 MI NE HERRICK, Shelby, IL

Built 1986 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 75

DUBLIN RD.

Good

Over: YELLOW CR BRANCH

2 MI. N. PEARL CTY, Stephenson, IL

Built 1966 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 575

MS7955(STRATFORD D

Good

Over: FARM CREEK

NW-14-T26NR3W, Tazewell, IL

Built 2020 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 225

ILL 119(FAP 711)

Good

Over: N FORK VERMILION RIV

2 MI E OF IL 1, Vermilion, IL

Built 2013 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 1,350

OLD US 34

Good

Over: CEDAR CR TRIB

.5 MI E OF MONMOUTH, Warren, IL

Built 2002 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 450

IL 40

Good

Over: ROCK RIVER

STERLING & ROCK FALL, Whiteside, IL

Built 2012 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 19,800

WOLF RD

Good

Over: MARLEY CREEK

0.88 M S COOK CTY, Will, IL

Built 1995 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 8,000

Kankakee Co Line R

Good

Over: Pike Creek

2.1 MI E of Sollitt, Will, IL

Built 2023 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 1,450

Lily Cache Rd

Good

Over: Lily Cache Creek

0.1 M N Caton Farm R, Will, IL

Built 2020 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 1,800

ILL 166

Good

Over: S FORK SALINE RIVER

3.6 MI S OF ILL 13, Williamson, IL

Built 1991 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 2,100

CS 1108-CHAMPIONS

Good

Over: UNNAMED STREAM

KOKOPELLI SUBDVSION, Williamson, IL

Built 1996 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 600

PECATONICA RD

Good

Over: DRAINAGE DITCH

S. EDGE PECATONICA, Winnebago, IL

Built 1996 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 4,350

HOLVERSON RD

Good

Over: S BR OF OTTER CREEK

1MI W OF DURAND, Winnebago, IL

Built 2012 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 50

WELDON RD

Good

Over: UNNAMED STREAM

0.2 MI N OF US 20, Winnebago, IL

Built 1985 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 300

SEMINARY ST

Good

Over: KEITH CREEK

0.5 MI N OF 15TH AVE, Winnebago, IL

Built 2021 Load: 39.2 t ADT: 1,150

ILL 127

Good

Over: JACKSON CREEK

NEAR NCL OF TAMMS, Alexander, IL

Built 1990 Load: 39.5 t ADT: 1,150

TR 13

Good

Over: TRIB TO BEARCAT CK.

.74 MI S PANAMA, Bond, IL

Built 1996 Load: 39.5 t ADT: 25

TR 82 Reno Road

Good

Over: Elm Point Branch

0.9 Mi N of Reno, Bond, IL

Built 2018 Load: 39.5 t ADT: 100

IL 40 FAP 646

Good

Over: SPOON CREEK TRIB 1

2.3 MI N OF STARK CO, Bureau, IL

Built 1985 Load: 39.5 t ADT: 1,100

FAS 522(CH 12)

Good

Over: DITCH

N OF BONGARD RD, Champaign, IL

Built 1984 Load: 39.5 t ADT: 400

FAP 709 (US 136)

Good

Over: BIG DITCH

1.75 MI W OF RANTOUL, Champaign, IL

Built 2007 Load: 39.5 t ADT: 2,850

TR 30 C

Good

Over: LONE TREE CREEK

0.2 MI S OF FOOSLAND, Champaign, IL

Built 1969 Load: 39.5 t ADT: 50

Showing 23,251-23,300 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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