US Bridges

Parker RD over I- 80

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 3.0 M NE of US-30 · Structure no. 099019700000000

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parker RD over I- 80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parker RD over I- 80 in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 59 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,320 by 2046. The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesParker RD
CrossesI- 80
Location3.0 M NE of US-30
Coordinates41.54284, -87.94227
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2023)
Projected traffic13,320 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$167,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parker RD over I- 80 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Parker RD 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 2024.

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

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Parker RD over I- 80?

The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Parker RD over I- 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.