US Bridges

I- 80 EB over RR & US-30

Good

Will County, Illinois · 4.7 M E of IL-53 · Structure no. 099006900000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
630 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
32,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 80 EB over RR & US-30 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 80 EB over RR & US-30 in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32,350 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,064 by 2046. The structure is 630 ft (191.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesI- 80 EB
CrossesRR & US-30
Location4.7 M E of IL-53
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.51991, -87.99179
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length630 ft (191.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,350 (2024)
Projected traffic44,064 by 2046
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 80 EB over RR & US-30 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I- 80 EB over RR & US-30 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I- 80 EB over RR & US-30 carry?

About 32,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I- 80 EB over RR & US-30?

The structure is 630 ft (191.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I- 80 EB over RR & US-30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.