US Bridges

Center ST NB over I- 80

Poor

Will County, Illinois · 1.0 M W of IL-53 · Structure no. 099018800000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,775
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center ST NB over I- 80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center ST NB over I- 80 in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 1,775 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2046. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCenter ST NB
CrossesI- 80
Location1.0 M W of IL-53
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.51248, -88.0987
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.7 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,775 (2023)
Projected traffic5,760 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Center ST NB over I- 80 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center ST NB over I- 80 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 April 2024.

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

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

How long is Center ST NB over I- 80?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Center ST NB over I- 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.