US Bridges

I- 80 WB over Center SB to I-80 EB

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.3 M W of US-6 · Structure no. 099005400000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 80 WB over Center SB to I-80 EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 80 WB over Center SB to I-80 EB in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesI- 80 WB
CrossesCenter SB to I-80 EB
Location0.3 M W of US-6
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.51269, -88.09874
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 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
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 WB over Center SB to I-80 EB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I- 80 WB over Center SB to I-80 EB 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 2023.

How much traffic does I- 80 WB over Center SB to I-80 EB carry?

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

How long is I- 80 WB over Center SB to I-80 EB?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I- 80 WB over Center SB to I-80 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.