Oak Park Ave over I- 80
PoorCook County, Illinois · 2.5 M W I-57 · Structure no. 016092700000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 227 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oak Park Ave over I- 80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oak Park Ave over I- 80 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,475 by 2046. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oak Park Ave over I- 80 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Oak Park Ave 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Oak Park Ave over I- 80 carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Oak Park Ave over I- 80?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Oak Park Ave over I- 80?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.