I- 80 WB over RR & Gardner ST
PoorWill County, Illinois · 0.1 M E of IL-53 · Structure no. 099006100000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 477 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I- 80 WB over RR & Gardner ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 80 WB over RR & Gardner ST in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.
It carries about 45,600 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,664 by 2046. The structure is 477 ft (145.4 m) long and 48 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I- 80 WB over RR & Gardner ST built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is I- 80 WB over RR & Gardner ST 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I- 80 WB over RR & Gardner ST carry?
About 45,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I- 80 WB over RR & Gardner ST?
The structure is 477 ft (145.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns I- 80 WB over RR & Gardner ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.