US Bridges

I- 80 EB over Midland Ave

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.6 M E IL-7 · Structure no. 099005000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 80 EB over Midland Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 80 EB over Midland Ave in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 23,850 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,152 by 2046. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI- 80 EB
CrossesMidland Ave
Location0.6 M E IL-7
RouteInterstate 80
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.51143, -88.11494
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,850 (2023)
Projected traffic55,152 by 2046
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 80 EB over Midland Ave built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I- 80 EB over Midland Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I- 80 EB over Midland Ave carry?

About 23,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I- 80 EB over Midland Ave?

The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I- 80 EB over Midland Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.