US Bridges

I-80 over Canadian National RR

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M W of IL-394 · Structure no. 016282500000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,206 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-80 over Canadian National RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 over Canadian National RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,786 by 2046. The structure is 1,206 ft (367.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI-80
CrossesCanadian National RR
Location0.2 M W of IL-394
Coordinates41.57742, -87.59019
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,206 ft (367.6 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2024)
Projected traffic18,786 by 2046
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 I-80 over Canadian National RR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 over Canadian National RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 over Canadian National RR carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-80 over Canadian National RR?

The structure is 1,206 ft (367.6 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 over Canadian National RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.