US Bridges

I-80 WB over Grand Trunk RR

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M W of IL-394 · Structure no. 016960100000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
87,000
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-80 WB over Grand Trunk RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB over Grand Trunk RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 87,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,973 by 2046. The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long and 92 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-80 WB
CrossesGrand Trunk RR
Location0.2 M W of IL-394
RouteInterstate 80
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.57762, -87.58914
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.4 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,000 (2023)
Projected traffic72,973 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 WB over Grand Trunk RR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 WB over Grand Trunk RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 WB over Grand Trunk RR carry?

About 87,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-80 WB over Grand Trunk RR?

The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 WB over Grand Trunk RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.