US Bridges

Il 7 over RR - CSXT

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.65 M S of I-80 · Structure no. 099010900000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 7 over RR - CSXT is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 7 over RR - CSXT in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 57 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,408 by 2046. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 87 ft wide.

CarriesIl 7
CrossesRR - CSXT
Location0.65 M S of I-80
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates41.50276, -88.12416
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2023)
Projected traffic15,408 by 2046
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Il 7 over RR - CSXT built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Il 7 over RR - CSXT in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Il 7 over RR - CSXT carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Il 7 over RR - CSXT?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Il 7 over RR - CSXT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.