US Bridges

Crawford Ave over I- 80

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.2 M E Il 50 · Structure no. 016054800000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crawford Ave over I- 80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crawford Ave over I- 80 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 58 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 17,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,200 by 2046. The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesCrawford Ave
CrossesI- 80
Location1.2 M E Il 50
Coordinates41.57896, -87.71382
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (77.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,100 (2022)
Projected traffic20,200 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Crawford Ave over I- 80 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Crawford Ave over I- 80 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Crawford Ave over I- 80 carry?

About 17,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Crawford Ave over I- 80?

The structure is 256 ft (77.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Crawford Ave over I- 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.