US Bridges

I- 80 WB over Il 53

Poor

Will County, Illinois · 2.2 M E of IL-7 · Structure no. 099005800000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 80 WB over Il 53 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 80 WB over Il 53 in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 45,600 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,664 by 2046. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI- 80 WB
CrossesIl 53
Location2.2 M E of IL-7
RouteInterstate 80
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.51165, -88.08207
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 inspectionApril 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 rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,600 (2021)
Projected traffic65,664 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
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 Il 53 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I- 80 WB over Il 53 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I- 80 WB over Il 53 carry?

About 45,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I- 80 WB over Il 53?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I- 80 WB over Il 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.