US Bridges

I- 80 WB over Joliet Jnct Ped/Bike

Poor

Will County, Illinois · 1 M W of Il 7 · Structure no. 099004900000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 80 WB over Joliet Jnct Ped/Bike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 80 WB over Joliet Jnct Ped/Bike in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 19,350 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,160 by 2046. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI- 80 WB
CrossesJoliet Jnct Ped/Bike
Location1 M W of Il 7
RouteInterstate 80
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.50871, -88.14368
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,350 (2023)
Projected traffic38,160 by 2046
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 80 WB over Joliet Jnct Ped/Bike built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I- 80 WB over Joliet Jnct Ped/Bike 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I- 80 WB over Joliet Jnct Ped/Bike carry?

About 19,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I- 80 WB over Joliet Jnct Ped/Bike?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I- 80 WB over Joliet Jnct Ped/Bike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.