I- 80 WB over Hickory Creek
GoodWill County, Illinois · 0.3 M E of IL-53 · Structure no. 099006300000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2023
- 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 WB over Hickory Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 80 WB over Hickory Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I- 80 WB over Hickory Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is I- 80 WB 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 WB over Hickory Creek carry?
About 45,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I- 80 WB 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 79 ft wide.
Who owns I- 80 WB over Hickory Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.