US Bridges

Center ST NB over I- 80 WB to Centersb

Poor

Will County, Illinois · 1 M W IL53-.08 N I80 · Structure no. 099018700000000

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,775
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center ST NB over I- 80 WB to Centersb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center ST NB over I- 80 WB to Centersb in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 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 1,775 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2046. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCenter ST NB
CrossesI- 80 WB to Centersb
Location1 M W IL53-.08 N I80
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.51346, -88.09815
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,775 (2023)
Projected traffic5,760 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$741,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Center ST NB over I- 80 WB to Centersb built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Center ST NB over I- 80 WB to Centersb 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Center ST NB over I- 80 WB to Centersb carry?

About 1,775 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Center ST NB over I- 80 WB to Centersb?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Center ST NB over I- 80 WB to Centersb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.