US 45 over I- 80
FairWill County, Illinois · 3.2 M N of US-30 · Structure no. 099011500000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 283 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over I- 80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over I- 80 in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 58 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 46,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,792 by 2046. The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long and 108 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 over I- 80 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is US 45 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US 45 over I- 80 carry?
About 46,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over I- 80?
The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over I- 80?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.