US Bridges

FAI 080 (eb & Wb) over Walley Run CR

Good

Grundy County, Illinois · 4.63 MI E of Ill 47 · Structure no. 032010100000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 080 (eb & Wb) over Walley Run CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 080 (eb & Wb) over Walley Run CR 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 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 39,100 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,280 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAI 080 (eb & Wb)
CrossesWalley Run CR
Location4.63 MI E of Ill 47
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.42862, -88.35119
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width125 ft (38 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,100 (2023)
Projected traffic44,280 by 2046
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 080 (eb & Wb) over Walley Run CR built?

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

What condition is FAI 080 (eb & Wb) over Walley Run CR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAI 080 (eb & Wb) over Walley Run CR carry?

About 39,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is FAI 080 (eb & Wb) over Walley Run CR?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 080 (eb & Wb) over Walley Run CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.