US Bridges

US 45 over RR - Metra

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.5 M S of I-80 · Structure no. 099011600000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45 over RR - Metra is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over RR - Metra in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 157 ft (48 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 45
CrossesRR - Metra
Location0.5 M S of I-80
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.54674, -87.85176
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,600 (2023)
Projected traffic63,792 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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 US 45 over RR - Metra built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US 45 over RR - Metra 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 RR - Metra carry?

About 46,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 45 over RR - Metra?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns US 45 over RR - Metra?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.