US Bridges

Il 7 over I- 80

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 2.0 M W of IL-53 · Structure no. 099010800000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 7 over I- 80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 7 over I- 80 in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,592 by 2046. The structure is 255 ft (77.8 m) long and 104 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 7
CrossesI- 80
Location2.0 M W of IL-53
RouteState Highway 7
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.51116, -88.12443
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2023)
Projected traffic20,592 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 7 over I- 80 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Il 7 over I- 80 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Il 7 over I- 80 carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Il 7 over I- 80?

The structure is 255 ft (77.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Il 7 over I- 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.