Riprap cost per ton in Illinois
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in Illinois put the riprap at a median of $130 per ton, with the middle half of bids between $110 and $160. That is 30 % above the national median of $100. Based on 43 bidder prices from 2 public bid tabulations opened between June 2024 and February 2025.
| Median bid in Illinois | $130 / TON |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $110 – $160 |
| National median | $100 (+30 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 43 · 2 · 1 |
Bid tabs in Illinois
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Carpenter Creek Stream Restoration | Feb 2025 | $175 | $120 | 16 |
| Old Town 1-A Recon. | Jun 2024 | $140 | 27 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in Illinois, not installed costs from a price book. What each item includes varies by owner: read the item description in each bid tab before comparing. National figure and every state: riprap unit price. Every unit price in Illinois: Illinois unit prices.
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Questions
How much does a riprap cost in Illinois?
Public bids in Illinois put the riprap at a median of $130 per ton, with the middle half of bids between $110 and $160. That is 30 % above the national median of $100. Based on 43 bidder prices from 2 public bid tabulations opened between June 2024 and February 2025.
Is Illinois more expensive than the national average?
For this item the Illinois median bid is 30 % above the national median of $100. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.