I- 80 WB over Ds Plns Riv & US-6
PoorWill County, Illinois · 1.5 M E of IL-7 · Structure no. 099005700000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,300 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I- 80 WB over Ds Plns Riv & US-6 is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying I- 80 WB 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 2,300 ft (701 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I- 80 WB 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 WB 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 WB 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 WB over Ds Plns Riv & US-6?
The structure is 2,300 ft (701 m) long with a longest span of 363 ft (110.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I- 80 WB over Ds Plns Riv & US-6?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.