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
NE
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: SPRING CREEK
1.26 MI S IL 4, Jackson, IL
Over: Crooked Creek
1.5 Mi. SE Rose Hill, Jasper, IL
Over: ATCHISON CREEK
2 MI N INA INT, Jefferson, IL
Over: ATCHISON CREEK
2 MI N INA INT, Jefferson, IL
Over: PIASA CREEK
7.6 MI S JERSEYVILLE, Jersey, IL
Over: CC&P RR
0.1M S OF STEARNS RD, Kane, IL
Over: CC&P RR
.10M S OF STEARNS RD, Kane, IL
Over: Reddick Creek
1.1M N of CABERY, Kankakee, IL
Over: MILL CREEK
1 MI N OF ILL 132, Lake, IL
Over: LITTLE VERMILLION RV
2.1 MI E JCT IL 251, LaSalle, IL
Over: STREAM
4.61 MI N OF ILL 18, LaSalle, IL
Over: MISSION CREEK
E. 2750 N. 3975, LaSalle, IL
Over: PIKE CREEK
.1 MI W LASALLE CO, Lee, IL
Over: Trib. to Rooks Creek
1.5 S. of Graymont (795E), Livingston, IL
Over: STREAM
2600N,2750E, Livingston, IL
Over: BR KICKAPOO CREEK
0.4 MI N LINCOLN, Logan, IL
Over: BR KICKAPOO CREEK
0.3 MI N LINCOLN, Logan, IL
Over: BR KICKAPOO CREEK
0.5 MI N LINCOLN, Logan, IL
Over: Trib to Sugar Creek
0.17 mi N IL 10, Logan, IL
Over: Big Apple Creek
1.76 Mi N Scottville, Macoupin, IL
Over: UPRR
N OF NEW DOUGLAS RD, Madison, IL
Over: UPRR
3 mi N of IL 143, Madison, IL
Over: TRIB TO CAHOKIA CK
2.5MI N EDWARDSVILLE, Madison, IL
Over: Rocky Branch Creek
N Bethalto, Madison, IL
Over: CRENSHAW CREEK
2 MI N OF UNIONVILLE, Massac, IL
Over: S RBR. KISHWAUKEE
0.1MI W COYNE STA RD, McHenry, IL
Over: LILY LAKE DRAIN
1.0 MI SE OF CHAPELH, McHenry, IL
Over: GRAVEL PIT CREEK
.2M SE OF PYOTT, McHenry, IL
Over: BR ROOKS CREEK
2.0 MI SW CHENOA, McLean, IL
Over: LITTLE KICKAPOO CR
2.2 MI SW DOWNS, McLean, IL
Over: MIDDLE FK SHOAL CR
1.75M E IL16/127 JCT, Montgomery, IL
Over: MILLER CREEK
1.8 M S OF IL 185, Montgomery, IL
Over: Willow Creek
2.0 mi E of US67, Morgan, IL
Over: GALE CREEK
3/4 MI. S. OREGON, Ogle, IL
Over: STREAM
2 MI SW OF BEMENT, Piatt, IL
Over: BLUE CREEK
3.4MI SW GRIGGSVILLE, Pike, IL
Over: BROWN CREEK
3MI SE NEW CANTON, Pike, IL
Over: FOX RIVER
0.5 MI NE OLNEY, Richland, IL
Over: CREEK
.16MI E 41ST ST., Rock Island, IL
Over: FANCY CREEK
5.8M JCT BUS 55, Sangamon, IL
Over: SUGAR CREEK
.04M S VETERANS PKWY, Sangamon, IL
Over: MUD CREEK
1.2 MI N JCT IL 13, St. Clair, IL
Over: HILL CREEK
1.1M S DUPO, St. Clair, IL
Over: COON CREEK
2 MI. E. OF IL 26, Stephenson, IL
Over: STONY CREEK
0.7 MI E OF MUNCIE, Vermilion, IL
Over: CREEK
S EDGE HOOPESTON, Vermilion, IL
Over: NASHVILLE CREEK
0.5 MI E ILL 127, Washington, IL
Over: LOCUST CREEK
1.7MI EAST JCT 127, Washington, IL
Over: E TRIB GRAND PT CRK
7.2MI E JCT IL 127, Washington, IL
Over: STREAM
1.5 MI E CISNE, Wayne, IL
Showing 23,701-23,750 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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