US Bridges

I- 80 WB over Dupage River

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.8 M W of I-55 · Structure no. 099004100000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
293 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 80 WB over Dupage River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 80 WB over Dupage River in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 25,150 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,328 by 2046. The structure is 293 ft (89.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesI- 80 WB
CrossesDupage River
Location0.8 M W of I-55
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.48571, -88.21184
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length293 ft (89.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,150 (2019)
Projected traffic41,328 by 2046
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 I- 80 WB over Dupage River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is I- 80 WB over Dupage 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I- 80 WB over Dupage River carry?

About 25,150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I- 80 WB over Dupage River?

The structure is 293 ft (89.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I- 80 WB over Dupage River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.