US Bridges

I- 80 EB to Center over Center ST SB

Poor

Will County, Illinois · I-80 & Center ST · Structure no. 099007400000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 80 EB to Center over Center ST SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 80 EB to Center over Center ST SB in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,376 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesI- 80 EB to Center
CrossesCenter ST SB
LocationI-80 & Center ST
Coordinates41.51192, -88.10005
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic2,376 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$393,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I- 80 EB to Center over Center ST SB built?

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

What condition is I- 80 EB to Center over Center ST SB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does I- 80 EB to Center over Center ST SB carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I- 80 EB to Center over Center ST SB?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I- 80 EB to Center over Center ST SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.