US Bridges

I- 80 EB over Ds Plns Riv & US-6

Poor

Will County, Illinois · 1.5 M E of IL-7 · Structure no. 099005600000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
2,363 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 80 EB over Ds Plns Riv & US-6 is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying I- 80 EB over Ds Plns Riv & US-6 in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 22,650 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,584 by 2046. The structure is 2,363 ft (720.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI- 80 EB
CrossesDs Plns Riv & US-6
Location1.5 M E of IL-7
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.51229, -88.09448
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+24 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,363 ft (720.1 m)
Longest span363 ft (110.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,650 (2023)
Projected traffic55,584 by 2046
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 80 EB over Ds Plns Riv & US-6 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is I- 80 EB over Ds Plns Riv & US-6 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I- 80 EB over Ds Plns Riv & US-6 carry?

About 22,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I- 80 EB over Ds Plns Riv & US-6?

The structure is 2,363 ft (720.1 m) long with a longest span of 363 ft (110.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I- 80 EB over Ds Plns Riv & US-6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.