US Bridges

I- 80 EB over RR - Metra

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 3.8 M E of US-30 · Structure no. 099007000000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 80 EB over RR - Metra is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 80 EB over RR - Metra in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 59 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 47,200 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,376 by 2046. The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI- 80 EB
CrossesRR - Metra
Location3.8 M E of US-30
RouteInterstate 80
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.54467, -87.93244
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length211 ft (64.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,200 (2024)
Projected traffic65,376 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 EB over RR - Metra built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is I- 80 EB over RR - Metra in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does I- 80 EB over RR - Metra carry?

About 47,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I- 80 EB over RR - Metra?

The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I- 80 EB over RR - Metra?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.