I-80 WB over Fox River
FairLaSalle County, Illinois · 2.5 M E of Ill 23 · Structure no. 050023100000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 677 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-80 WB over Fox River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 WB over Fox River in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, 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 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,605 by 2046. The structure is 677 ft (206.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-80 WB over Fox River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-80 WB over Fox River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I-80 WB over Fox River carry?
About 13,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is I-80 WB over Fox River?
The structure is 677 ft (206.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-80 WB over Fox River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.