US Bridges

I- 80 WB over 175th ST

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.7 M E I-57 · Structure no. 016007600000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
299 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 80 WB over 175th ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 80 WB over 175th ST in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 59 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,754 by 2046. The structure is 299 ft (91.2 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesI- 80 WB
Crosses175th ST
Location0.7 M E I-57
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.57156, -87.73029
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length299 ft (91.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2024)
Projected traffic40,754 by 2046
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$665,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 80 WB over 175th ST built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I- 80 WB over 175th ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does I- 80 WB over 175th ST carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I- 80 WB over 175th ST?

The structure is 299 ft (91.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I- 80 WB over 175th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.