I- 80 EB over RR - Metra
FairWill County, Illinois · 1.0 M E of US-45 · Structure no. 099007200000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 310 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 51,150
- 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 1996, 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 51,150 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,744 by 2046. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 63 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 1996.
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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I- 80 EB over RR - Metra carry?
About 51,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I- 80 EB over RR - Metra?
The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns I- 80 EB over RR - Metra?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.