US Bridges

I- 80 EB over Hickory Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.3 M E of IL-53 · Structure no. 099006200000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 80 EB over Hickory Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 80 EB over Hickory Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45,600 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,664 by 2046. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesI- 80 EB
CrossesHickory Creek
Location0.3 M E of IL-53
RouteInterstate 80
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.51234, -88.07707
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 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
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 80 EB over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I- 80 EB over Hickory Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does I- 80 EB over Hickory Creek carry?

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

How long is I- 80 EB over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns I- 80 EB over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.