US Bridges

Wolf RD over I- 80

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Will County, Illinois · 2.0 M W of US-45 · Structure no. 099019200000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf RD over I- 80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wolf RD over I- 80 in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,752 by 2046. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWolf RD
CrossesI- 80
Location2.0 M W of US-45
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.55252, -87.89007
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic22,752 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Wolf RD over I- 80 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Wolf RD over I- 80 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wolf RD over I- 80 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wolf RD over I- 80?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf RD over I- 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.