US Bridges

I- 80 WB to Medow over Center SB to I-80 EB

Poor

Will County, Illinois · 0.25 SW US52-N I80 · Structure no. 099007500000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I- 80 WB to Medow over Center SB to I-80 EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I- 80 WB to Medow over Center SB to I-80 EB 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 4 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,512 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI- 80 WB to Medow
CrossesCenter SB to I-80 EB
Location0.25 SW US52-N I80
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.51363, -88.09878
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,512 by 2046
Trucks13%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is I- 80 WB to Medow over Center SB to I-80 EB 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 March 2023.

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

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I- 80 WB to Medow over Center SB to I-80 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.