I- 80 EB over I- 55
PoorWill County, Illinois · 4 M E Grundy CO Lin · Structure no. 099004400000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 239 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,150
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I- 80 EB over I- 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 80 EB over I- 55 in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 25,150 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,328 by 2046. The structure is 239 ft (72.9 m) long and 51 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I- 80 EB over I- 55 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is I- 80 EB over I- 55 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does I- 80 EB over I- 55 carry?
About 25,150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is I- 80 EB over I- 55?
The structure is 239 ft (72.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns I- 80 EB over I- 55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.