US Bridges

I-80 EB over Fox River

Fair

LaSalle County, Illinois · 2.5 MI E of Il 23 · Structure no. 050023200000000

Built
1995
30 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 EB over Fox River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 EB over Fox River in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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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CarriesI-80 EB
CrossesFox River
Location2.5 MI E of Il 23
RouteInterstate 80
CountyLaSalle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.37731, -88.79443
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length677 ft (206.3 m)
Longest span135 ft (41 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2023)
Projected traffic15,605 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 EB over Fox River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 EB 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 EB over Fox River carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB 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 EB over Fox River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.