US Bridges

183rd ST over I- 80

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M SW I-57 · Structure no. 016058200000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
327 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

183rd ST over I- 80 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 183rd ST over I- 80 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,444 by 2046. The structure is 327 ft (99.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries183rd ST
CrossesI- 80
Location0.5 M SW I-57
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.55718, -87.76239
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,450 (2022)
Projected traffic9,444 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 183rd ST over I- 80 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 183rd ST over I- 80 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does 183rd ST over I- 80 carry?

About 8,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 183rd ST over I- 80?

The structure is 327 ft (99.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 183rd ST over I- 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.