US Bridges

I-80 WB over Little Vermillion Rv

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · 2.1MI E IL251 JCT · Structure no. 050022100000000

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
443 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 WB over Little Vermillion Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB over Little Vermillion Rv in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,494 by 2046. The structure is 443 ft (134.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI-80 WB
CrossesLittle Vermillion Rv
Location2.1MI E IL251 JCT
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.37208, -89.09108
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length443 ft (134.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2023)
Projected traffic14,494 by 2046
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 I-80 WB over Little Vermillion Rv built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I-80 WB over Little Vermillion Rv 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 WB over Little Vermillion Rv carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is I-80 WB over Little Vermillion Rv?

The structure is 443 ft (134.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 WB over Little Vermillion Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.