Crunching the numbers on America's infrastructure...
Crunching the numbers on America's infrastructure...
Infrastructure Grade
Infrastructure Report Card
9.5% of bridges in poor condition
Total Bridges
26,927
Poor Condition
2,563(9.5%)
Avg Bridge Age
46 yrs
Trend
Stable
| Metric | Illinois | National Avg | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| % Poor Condition | 9.5% | 6.7% | Stable |
| vs. National Average | +2.8 pts | -- | -- |
| Average Bridge Age | 46 yrs | 48 yrs | -- |
| Good or Better | 11,938(44.3%) | -- | -- |
Grade Scale
Percentage of bridges in poor condition over time. The dashed line shows the national average for comparison.
Total Bridges
26,927
Poor Condition
2,563(9.5%)
Average Age
46 yrs
Daily Crossings
137.5M
Good or Better
11,938(44.3%)
These bridges have at least one major component rated "5" (Fair) — one step above the poor threshold. Sorted by daily traffic to highlight highest-impact structures at risk.
| Bridge | Location | Deck | Super | Sub | Daily Traffic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I- 90 94 RYAN ELEV | Cook County | 5 | 6 | 7 | 247,500 |
| I- 90 94 RYAN ELEV | Cook County | 5 | 6 | 6 | 247,500 |
| I- 90 94 ELEV EXP | Cook County | 6 | 5 | 5 | 245,500 |
| I- 90 94 DAN RYAN | Cook County | 5 | 6 | 6 | 240,200 |
| I- 90 94 JFK | Cook County | 5 | 5 | 6 | 228,800 |
| I- 90 94 JFK | Cook County | 5 | 5 | 7 | 226,600 |
| I- 90 94 JFK | Cook County | 5 | 5 | 6 | 223,900 |
| I- 90 94 JFK | Cook County | 5 | 6 | 6 | 222,500 |
| I- 90 94 JFK | Cook County | 5 | 6 | 6 | 222,500 |
| I- 90 94 JFK | Cook County | 5 | 5 | 5 | 216,800 |
| I- 90 94 RYAN ELEV | Cook County | 6 | 5 | 5 | 212,600 |
| I- 90 94 JFK | Cook County | 5 | 5 | 6 | 204,600 |
| I- 90 94 JFK | Cook County | 5 | 5 | 5 | 204,000 |
| I- 90 94 RYAN ELEV | Cook County | 5 | 5 | 6 | 197,300 |
| I- 90 94 RYAN ELEV | Cook County | 5 | 5 | 5 | 197,300 |
The 10 bridges in poorest condition, ranked by lowest sufficiency rating.
over SUGAR CREEK
over FAWN CREEK
over DRAINAGE DITCH
over S. FORK SANGAMON R.
over EI RR
over UNNAMED CREEK
over LONG POINT CREEK
over POND CREEK
over BNSF RR
over BONPAS CREEK
States with similar infrastructure profiles, ranked by percentage of bridges in poor condition.
Grading: Grades are based on the percentage of bridges classified as "poor condition." A bridge is in poor condition when at least one major component (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the NBI 0-9 scale.
Data Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Bridge Inventory (NBI). Data is updated annually. BridgeStats is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FHWA.
Watchlist Criteria: Bridges with any component rated "5" (Fair) are one step from the poor threshold of 4 and are flagged for monitoring. These bridges are not yet in poor condition but may deteriorate without maintenance.