US Bridges

Central Ave over I- 80

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.6 M W of I-57 · Structure no. 016245800000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave over I- 80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Ave over I- 80 in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,081 by 2046. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Ave
CrossesI- 80
Location0.6 M W of I-57
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.5621, -87.75248
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic3,081 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 Central Ave over I- 80 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Central 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 April 2023.

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

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Central Ave over I- 80?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave over I- 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.