US Bridges

FAI 80 (eb & Wb) over FAS285/CH5/RIDGE RD

Fair

Grundy County, Illinois · Minooka Interchange · Structure no. 032010000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 80 (eb & Wb) over FAS285/CH5/RIDGE RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 80 (eb & Wb) over FAS285/CH5/RIDGE RD in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 50,300 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,360 by 2046. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 125 ft wide.

CarriesFAI 80 (eb & Wb)
CrossesFAS285/CH5/RIDGE RD
LocationMinooka Interchange
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.4622, -88.27157
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width125 ft (38 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,300 (2021)
Projected traffic60,360 by 2046
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI 80 (eb & Wb) over FAS285/CH5/RIDGE RD built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI 80 (eb & Wb) over FAS285/CH5/RIDGE RD 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FAI 80 (eb & Wb) over FAS285/CH5/RIDGE RD carry?

About 50,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is FAI 80 (eb & Wb) over FAS285/CH5/RIDGE RD?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 80 (eb & Wb) over FAS285/CH5/RIDGE RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.